Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, continues to provide heartfelt advice through her column, Dear Abby, a legacy founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. In the last few months, this column has heard from a wide range of readers from all over the country looking for advice on their own situations. Dear Abby is still available to readers of the feature through DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
A centenarian from Georgia called Dear Abby, writing about the excitement around their approaching 100 th birthday. The centenarian’s plain tastes trump excess artifice. Rather than pricey floral arrangements, these firefighters would rather receive certificates for nutritious meals or contributions made to help the hungry. This ask illustrates a desire for more substantive gestures that go beyond the gifts of things.
In Washington, one former parent of young children recently wrote to Dear Abby about a very bad and expensive habit her family was developing. Their daughter, too, was put in an awful position. She chose to sever relations with her extended family—grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Though things had been rocky between them, the parent decided to not get into specifics.
“No, we don’t have children.” – FORMER PARENT IN WASHINGTON
In Texas, a person on the other side of the drawing room raised issues at their boyfriend’s mattress. The letter outlined their grievances with the mattress. In turn, Dear Abby advised them to have an honest discussion with their partner about purchasing a replacement. This guidance truly brought forth how key honest communication really is in every kind of relationship.
“I have one daughter. We are estranged, and I don’t wish to discuss it further.” – DEAR ABBY
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