Abby advises a worried mom about how his girlfriend is influencing his hygiene and habits—should she intervene?

A reader thinks her son’s girlfriend is changing who he is and she wonders if she should say something to him.

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

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

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