Jeanne Phillips
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Dear Abby: I think I’ll die before I stop longing for the man who divorced me
I remarried, too, but it was a cobbled-together life.

Dear Abby: My child’s dad disappeared. Should I contact his sisters?
I suspect they're not interested in being family, but I want to say I tried.

Dear Abby: He told me his secret, then disappeared. Now he’s back.
He wants something I don't know if I can give.

Dear Abby: My mother doesn’t like me. Should I walk away?
She says she has to back my sisters because they're 'her daughters.'

Dear Abby: Our friendship ended over my vacation decision. Was what I did so bad?
I assumed these women would get along even though they hadn't met.

Dear Abby: Is this love, or am I just needy?
Plus: He cheated, and I took him to confession. Now he's at it again.

Dear Abby: I stumbled across my co-workers in an awkward situation
I didn't acknowledge what I saw, and now I don't know how to act.

Dear Abby: I’m annoyed that they prefer their irresponsible dad to me
He's frequently in jail, but he's their favorite.

Dear Abby: I don’t want my sons to hear the rumors about me
I'm dismayed to learn these men are sullying my reputation.

Dear Abby: I have never felt for my husband what I feel for his friend
I am so excited just to see him in passing.