I’m bored to tears hearing the same stories over and over, and I can see others’ eyes glaze over to the point of avoidance.

Last week, I caught a virus, and we decided that I would sleep in the spare bedroom until it was gone. I have now discovered ...

Dear Abby advises a woman who feels like she lives in her husband's shadow. DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Al,” and I are retired ...

My 71-year-old husband tells looonnnggg stories about himself to everyone -- family, friends and even strangers. I have asked him to share only stories that are less than 10 years old, but that ...

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 ...

I know these friends are not asking for help -- just venting -- but thanks to phones and texting, I get updated on their ...

A woman feels overshadowed by her husband’s prominence and fears feeling worthless if he passes away before she does. She ...

The situation continued to weigh heavy on my conscience.