DEAR ABBY: I am a 71-year-old only child who’s been married for ... I have contacted PFLAG for assistance. Can you provide me with any insight? Asking Eric: We want to stay friendly with the new ...

I love (him) and want to be closer. I have contacted PFLAG for assistance. Can you provide me with any insight?

A reader wonders what to do to build a better relationship with her son.

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

Dear Abby: I am a dog sitter in my 70s who has been taking care of a dog for the last five years. Her owner is a nice young man who is well mannered and polite. We have had a good relationship.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 20-something gay male who was seeing a guy in his 50s who lives a couple hours away. For almost two months, we spoke nearly every day and saw each other as time allowed.

DEAR ABBY: My father-in-law passed away, and I have never been particularly close to my mother-in-law. I have encouraged my husband to visit his mother and maintain a good relationship with her.

DEAR BLEEDING HEART: I am so sorry for the unrelenting trauma you experienced. Your children may mean well, but they are clueless about what the effects of physical, emotional and sexual abuse can be.

Dear Abby: I’m 45 years old and have a friend from the military I’ve known for more than 25 years. A couple of years ago, he asked to move into my one-bedroom apartment to help him deal with ...

Dear Abby advises a reader on how to handle her toddler in emotional situations. Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com DEAR ABBY: My husband’s stepmother passed recently after a long illness, and ...

Dear Abby: My fiancée and I have been arguing almost every day. We have been verbally and emotionally hurting each other. I love her very much, but she has a severe alcohol disorder, and I want ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a dog sitter in my 70s who has been taking care of a dog for the last five years. Her owner is a nice young man who is well mannered and polite. We have had a good relationship.