The fact that seeing you imbibe has such a negative effect on your husband may be an indication that his own sobriety is shaky. If you really feel the need to have an alcoholic beverage (or two or ...

Chuck becomes irritable and starts fights. There is no violence, but he snaps, swears and then gives me the silent treatment.

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

I've been married to "Chuck" for 40 years. We've had a fairly decent life together, even though Chuck drank heavily for 35 of those years. Now, as we ...

My wife is a wonderful and loving person. She has only one fault, but it drives me crazy. Our house is well maintained, but she is a closet ...

A reader has kept the secret from her son for decades and wonders if she should tell him now. Dear Abby: I was married to a ...

My brother-in-law and his wife are expecting their first child at the same time we were and we were all excited. I suffered a ...

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 ...

A close friend of mine continued to show a major lack of support (not showing up when she said she would, showing up and ...

I did not tell my son because I wanted to protect him from knowing something so horrible about his dad. My son has hated me ...

DEAR SURVIVED: No, you should not destroy the recording. Tell a trusted friend or your lawyer that you have a safe deposit ...

DEAR SURVIVED: No, you should not destroy the recording. Tell a trusted friend or your lawyer that you have a safe deposit ...