DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with my now-fiance for eight years. I’m five years older than he is. I know he loves ...

I’ve thought about texting or emailing all of them asking them to be civil to one another for a few hours for their dad.

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.

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

Dear Abby: I have been in a relationship with my now-fiancé for eight years. I’m five years older. I know he loves me, but ...

Dear Abby: I have been in a relationship with my now-fiance for eight years. I'm five years older than he is. I know he loves ...

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.

He hasn't gotten a haircut in more than two years, and he's no longer interested in staying fit. I blame the girlfriend.

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

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