If I had to categorize 'Dear Abby' letters by popularity, relationship advice would easily take the top spot. It’s not just romantic relationships either—friend breakups, coworker tensions, and neighbor feuds pop up constantly. The second tier? Money fights. So many couples write in about secret debts or disagreements over splurges, like one memorable letter where a husband hid his vintage comic collection purchases in the garage for years. Financial betrayal cuts deep, apparently.
Health-related dilemmas also appear frequently, especially when families disagree on care for elderly parents. And let’s not forget the petty but hilarious stuff: people furious about birthday party no-shows, or whether it’s acceptable to regift a fruitcake. What makes these letters endure is how Abby’s blend of practicality and compassion turns personal chaos into universal lessons. Even when her replies are blunt, you can tell she genuinely wants to help people untangle their emotional knots.
The beauty of 'Dear Abby' is how the letters mirror society’s evolving hang-ups. Early columns were full of questions about proper table settings, while today’s versions tackle social media etiquette. But some topics never fade—like parenting debates. Letters about disciplining kids, dealing with rebellious teens, or in-law interference in child-rearing could fill a book on their own. Workplace drama’s another evergreen, from handling office flirtations to navigating toxic bosses.
What surprises me is how often people write in about seemingly small conflicts that clearly represent bigger issues. A letter about a friend always being late might really be about feeling disrespected. That’s why Abby’s advice still resonates: she sees the root cause beneath the surface complaint.
Reading 'Best of Dear Abby' feels like peeking into a time capsule of human struggles and triumphs. Over the years, the most recurring themes in letters seem to revolve around family drama—think meddling in-laws, sibling rivalries, or generational clashes. Romance woes are another biggie, with endless variations of 'Should I stay or go?' and 'How do I deal with a partner’s annoying habit?' What’s fascinating is how timeless these issues are; a letter from the 1980s about balancing work and marriage could’ve been written yesterday.
Then there’s the etiquette brigade. People love asking about proper behavior at weddings, funerals, or even Zoom meetings nowadays. Abby’s no-nonsense replies to passive-aggressive guests or gift-grabby relatives always hit home. But my personal favorites are the wildcards—the aunt who secretly feeds her nephew’s vegan burgers real meat, or the guy who discovered his ‘late’ wife alive and well in Bermuda. Those are the letters that stick with you, proving life’s messiness never goes out of style.
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Elena sacrificed everything for the sake of her marriage to Adrian. She left her job and her family behind just to put up with his manipulative mother, all in the name of protecting their marriage.
Yet that still didn’t stop Adrian from betraying her. Worse, he didn’t even bother to hide his affair.
When Elena finally had enough, she asked for a divorce, determined to rebuild her life and chase her dreams. But will her ex-husband and his toxic family ever let her live in peace?
“ Dear Ex-Wife, will you marry me Again?” He popped the question while on one knee before me.
“ Please say yes to Daddy, Mommy!” The triplets said with a pout, cupping their hands lovely. How was I supposed to say NO to his proposal when Lucas was looking at me lovely and the twins were pouting so cutely?
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Katerina was in love with Lucas since she was a little girl and when she got a chance to get married to him as her stepsister's stand in bride, she didn't let the chance slip away. She agreed to marry Lucas Thompson, her dream husband.
However, things change when Katerina's step sister shows up four years later holding a little boy's hand claiming that the baby belongs to Lucas.
Lucas choses Monalisa over Katerina who has been by his side through thin and thick. Katerina has no choice but to leave the life that she had built for four years.
However, what Lucas doesn't know is that Katerina is carrying his baby too…
What happens when dark secrets come to light and one day Lucas finds out that Katerina is the mother of his babies? The true heirs of the Thompson family? Will he go after her or will he choose Monalisa over Katerina, again?
She was born without a wolf, but with a face that could move mountains….and a father who sold her piece by piece for power.
Lyra Moonveil is the "Wolfless Princess," a silent ornament in her father’s court, traded to the cold and powerful Alpha Draven Blackthorn to be his trophy wife. She is a bird in a gilded cage, meant to be seen and never heard, while her husband’s heart belongs to another.
But the cage rattles when Ace Blackthorn, Draven’s exiled brother, returns. Ace doesn’t just see a silent doll; he hears the command in her voice and senses the dormant power vibrating beneath her skin. He wants the throne, he wants revenge, and most dangerously, he wants his brother’s wife.
As a dark, obsessive bond forms between them, Lyra must decide: stay a silent prisoner to the laws of wolves, or unseal the monster within and burn the pack to the ground.
What happens when you find yourself, a nerd and a plain Jane in every sense of the word, interested in The Badboy, who also happens to be your stepbrother?
Jane's life turned upside down when her mother announced her marriage to her new stepfather who is the father of whom she can only describe as the devil's incarnate in the body of a very hot teenager.
Her life was made a living hell by him. It however didn't take long before he started to fall her. And he fell hard.
It was too late however, because she was in love with someone else, and his first love come back too and it looks like he can't do anything about it.
What would happen to the feelings he has for her then? Will anything happen between them? This forbidden romance?
It seems very unlikely, but even more impossible things have happened.
BOOK 1 in SHATTERED VOWS Series.
Book 1--Dear husband my ex is Back.
Thalia was overwhelmed when the doctor informed her she was pregnant, she was happy to share the news with her husband since It's their third year anniversary. But her husband came home with her twin sister, declaring Thalia was just a wife to him and he didn't love her. He loved his twin sister after all her sister was his first love. Heartbroken and pregnant, she met George Williams, the man she once saved. He offered to raise the child with her which she agreed.
Seven years later, Franklin came crawling back refusing to let her go. But Thalia has a husband and a heart she didn't want to break again. Will she give Franklin a second chance or be with her husband?
And what will happen when Franklin finds out she had twin babies for him?
I Raised Him for 12 Years; He Sends Me His Wedding Bill
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Evelyn Larson's nephew, Maxwell Larson, has been staying at my home for 12 years. On top of sponsoring everything he has in life, I even view him as my own son.
Heck, I'm the one who paid the down payment for Maxwell's new family home.
But on the night we're having a holiday dinner, he throws me a list in front of everyone.
"Uncle Lawrence, I've already hashed out the details with my fiancee's family. We'll be giving her family 700 thousand dollars as a wedding gift. You've raised me for so many years, so you need to prepare this amount for me."
I frown instantly. "Didn't I just settle your down payment for you? Besides, Tiffany's about to get married soon. I need to save some money for her own wedding gift."
But Maxwell instantly smashes a plate out of anger. "Since she's marrying into another family, that means she's no longer a part of this family! Are you saying that you're willing to give your money to an outsider rather than your own nephew?
"If you refuse to agree to my terms, I'll make Aunt Evelyn divorce you right now!"
I turn to look at Evelyn out of instinct, only to see her pulling out a gift agreement that she has already drafted.
"We don't need to prepare any wedding gifts for Tiffany, seeing as she's the one marrying into another family. Max, on the other hand, is the only son of the Larson family. You should give your money to him instead."
There's this one 'Dear Abby' letter that lives rent-free in my head—a woman wrote in panicking because her husband insisted on eating cereal with a fork to 'avoid soggy bites.' Abby's deadpan response? 'Tell him to eat faster.' The sheer absurdity of the problem paired with Abby’s no-nonsense solution kills me every time. Another gem was a teen asking if it was weird to name their goldfish after historical dictators (Hitlerfish, Stalinfish, etc.), and Abby’s reply was, 'Only if you plan to introduce them at parties.' Her ability to blend wit with practicality is unmatched.
Then there’s the classic from a bride stressed about her fiancé’s habit of wearing mismatched socks to formal events. Abby’s advice: 'Let him. Happiness is more important than symmetry.' It’s these little moments where she turns trivial dilemmas into life lessons that make her column timeless. I’ve clipped so many of her letters over the years—they’re like comfort food in newsprint form.
I’ve stumbled upon this question a few times in book forums! While 'Best of Dear Abby' isn’t something I’ve found on mainstream free platforms like Project Gutenberg or Open Library, you might have luck digging through newspaper archives. Some libraries offer free digital access to historical newspaper columns, including Abby’s advice gems. I once found a treasure trove of her older pieces through a local library’s partnership with databases like NewsBank—worth checking if your library card unlocks that.
If you’re open to snippets, sites like QuoteFancy or even Pinterest sometimes curate iconic Abby quotes. It’s not the full collection, but hey, it’s a nostalgic fix! For full columns, though, used bookstores or eBay might have affordable physical copies if digital fails you. The hunt’s part of the fun, honestly.
The enduring popularity of 'Dear Abby' lies in its perfect blend of humor, wisdom, and relatability. The column doesn’t just dish out advice—it feels like a conversation with a sharp-witted friend who’s seen it all. Abby’s responses are often laugh-out-loud funny, but they never sacrifice empathy or practicality. Whether she’s tackling petty family squabbles or profound moral dilemmas, her tone strikes a chord because it’s both no-nonsense and kind-hearted. People trust her because she doesn’t sugarcoat things, yet her advice never feels cold or judgmental.
What really sets 'Dear Abby' apart is how it mirrors the absurdity of real life. The letters range from bizarre ('My mother-in-law insists on feeding my cat vegan food') to heart-wrenching ('My spouse won’t acknowledge our child’s disability'). Abby’s genius is in treating each with equal gravitas and a dash of wit. Over decades, the column became a cultural touchstone because it normalized talking about messy, human problems—and laughing at them, too. It’s like therapy with punchlines, and who doesn’t need that?