DEAR ABBY: Our son, “Caleb,” and his fiancee, “Lucy,” are getting married next year. He is 26, and she is 24. Our last name ...

DEAR ABBY: A close friend -- whom I’ve been urging for years to save for a rainy day -- is now facing a very real storm. She ...

My husband is also upset about future grandchildren carrying on a different family name. Abby, do you know of any men who ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

You may want peace, but it isn’t up to you to solve this dilemma. Changing one’s name for the reason your son stated may be ...

Dear Abby: My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However ...

Dear Abby helps a woman with a friend who has fallen into financial troubles and another with a family conflict.

Our son's decision to take his fiancée's surname after their wedding has caused a falling out with his father, who is disappointed by the choice. What would you suggest?

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

You may want peace, but it isn’t up to you to solve this dilemma. Changing one’s name for the reason your son stated may be unusual, but it isn’t unheard of. Some couples decide to blend their names, ...

DEAR ABBY: A close friend, whom I’ve been urging for years to save for a rainy day, is now facing a very real storm. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment. Knowing her ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...