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

Is there a polite way to tell them I am not comfortable eating or visiting in their home? I’ve learned the quickest way to pick a fight is to say “I don’t like dogs” to a dog person. (I have a cat but ...

My parents divorced when I was in high school, and Dad kept the house I grew up in. I’m in college across town and have my own place, ...