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New York Post
15-06-2025
- General
- New York Post
Dear Abby: My boyfriend won't divorce his wife
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I recently moved out of state. His only living relative, a sister, recently came to visit. She has never been married. She is a retired professional and has a good retirement, especially since she has no children. During her visit, she gave us a housewarming greeting card with a $50 Visa gift card. This was unusual as she has never in 50 years given us money. (She's very tight with her money and always insists on paying for her part of any restaurant bill separately.) Advertisement While she was here, I made a comment about her paying for a $5 coffee for her brother, and she became highly offended. (I knew she would be, so I kind of goaded her.) She then mentioned the $50 gift card she gave us and said I probably didn't even tell her brother about it even though he was in the room when she gave it to us. We don't need her money, and I want to mail it back to her and say thanks for the thought, but we don't need it. What do you think I should do? — THANKS, NO THANKS, IN FLORIDA DEAR THANKS: Really? I think that rather than try to create more problems with your sister-in-law, you should write her and apologize for your comment about the $5 coffee. Instead of returning the gift card, be gracious and accept it. Shame on you for knowingly stirring the pot. DEAR ABBY: I'm a widow. My partner died 10 months ago. We were together for seven years but never married. I have now found a partner who is 12 years younger than I am. We love each other and want to be married. My problem is, he is only separated from his wife. He says he doesn't want her and he hates her because she betrayed him. They are getting a divorce, but if I stay with him, I feel that I'll be stepping between them. What should I do — stay and hope for the best, or leave him? — IN THE MIDDLE IN MASSACHUSETTS Advertisement DEAR IN THE MIDDLE: This romance is in its infancy. You have been widowed for only 10 months. There's wisdom in the adage that after a trauma like the one you have suffered, a person should make no important decisions for a year. Has this man or his wife filed the divorce papers, or is he only thinking about it? If the papers have been filed, then you are not coming between him and his wife. Divorce can also be traumatic, and, frankly, I am surprised that this man would contemplate remarriage before his divorce is final. Rather than decide whether to leave him, take your time and see how this relationship plays out. Advertisement DEAR READERS: Happy Father's Day to fathers everywhere — birth fathers, stepfathers, adoptive and foster fathers, grandfathers and all of you caring men who mentor children and fill the role of absent dads. P.S. Also, a big shout-out to dual-role moms. I applaud you all — today and every day. — LOVE, ABBY 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 or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Toronto Sun
14-05-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
DEAR ABBY: This seasonal soup is ready for its close-up
Dear Abby shares her gazpacho recipe. Photo by file photo / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I purchased your recipe booklet which had a very good recipe for gazpacho (no oil in the recipe). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account I no longer have that booklet. Could you print the gazpacho recipe? Also, is the booklet still available? There were several other dishes in it I enjoyed preparing. Thank you. — BRENDA B. IN BOSTON DEAR BRENDA: I'm pleased to share the gazpacho recipe. It's a light, refreshing and healthy accompaniment to a spring or summer meal, and is included in the first of my Cookbooklet set. Yield: 8 (1/2 cup) servings INGREDIENTS 4 1/2 cups tomato juice 3 cups finely chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled cucumbers 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2 1/4 tablespoons vinegar 4 dashes Tabasco sauce Salt, pepper, garlic, garlic salt or garlic juice to taste Spike seasoning, if desired. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. METHOD In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, and mix well. For a spicier gazpacho, add 1-2 dashes of Spike. Chill 1 to 2 days to blend the flavours. Serve in cups with a thin slice of lemon as garnish. Tip: Using a food processor to chop the vegetables makes it swift and easy. To order the Cookbooklet set, send your name and address, plus cheque or money order for $16 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mt. Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price. There is an assortment of recipes in these booklets, ranging from appetizers and soups to main courses, side dishes and delicious desserts. Some of those dessert recipes won blue-ribbon prizes at county fairs, and I'm sure you will enjoy the introduction, which contains tips on entertaining. As my mother used to say, 'It's not what's on the table that makes a successful party, it's who you put in the chairs.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. DEAR ABBY: I am at the end of my rope with a relative. She lies constantly. She makes up elaborate stories that I have Googled and proven false. For instance, she claimed she went to high school with a certain celebrity. (According to Google, the celebrity is 15 years older than she is.) She constantly tries to one-up anything I mention. I am fed up and want no further communication with her. What would make someone behave this way? Why does she need so much attention? — TRUE OR FALSE IN ILLINOIS DEAR TRUE OR FALSE: You may be taking this too personally. Folks who make up stories often do it because they are insecure and want to inflate their image. Because they don't feel good about themselves, they feel they must add 'something' to make them appear more important, influential or successful than they are. These individuals are to be pitied rather than ostracized. To the extent that you can, try to ignore her tall tales. — 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 or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Sunshine Girls NHL Columnists Sunshine Girls Editorials
New York Post
11-05-2025
- General
- New York Post
Dear Abby: My cheating ex-wife is trying to weasel back into my life — 46 years later
DEAR ABBY: When my first wife and I were in our early 20s, she left me for another man. It was difficult, but I worked through it, learned to trust again and remarried a few years later. This may be hard to believe, but 46 years later, my ex-wife thought it would be a good idea to try to connect through social media. I knew how to find her if I wanted to, but I had no desire to relive that memory. I made the mistake of replying that I didn't think it was a good idea to connect. Unfortunately, that response led to her trying to explain why things happened in the past. It seems she didn't realize that once you dump someone, you forgo the right to be friends, regardless of how long ago it has been. Her explanation brought back much of the pain I felt so long ago. Please let your readers know that once you divorce, it is over forever, so hopefully they won't have to deal with this like I have. — DISAPPOINTED IN THE EAST DEAR DISAPPOINTED: I am passing along your message. However, some people can't just move on with their lives after a divorce because they are tied together by their children. What your first wife may have wanted was forgiveness from you, or help in forgiving herself, but you were not obligated to relieve her of her guilt. I'm glad you have firmly closed that unhappy chapter in your life. Now, go on. Live your life and don't look back. DEAR ABBY: My husband constantly tells me everything I do is wrong. He was in the Army for 23 years. We have been together for five years but married for only 2 1/2 of them. When I try to cook, he tells me that's not the way to do it. I used to love cooking, but now I hate it, so I quit trying, although I still cook whenever he's gone. He is the only one of us with an income, but he said he doesn't want me working because of my health problems. He had a quadruple bypass six months ago and it changed him for the worse. His recovery was remarkable, but he began drinking. He no longer talks to me — he yells and argues from the time I get up until I go to bed. I'm at the end of my rope and not sure what to do. I love him, but I can't live like this anymore. Please give me some ideas on what to do. — HURTING IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR HURTING: Start looking for a job. It may give you a degree of independence and get you out of the house. Your husband was already controlling before his surgery, and you need space to breathe. If his emotional abuse continues contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) and describe what has been going on. Although you love your husband, you may have to decide if you can remain with the status quo. DEAR READERS: I wish a very Happy Mother's Day to mothers everywhere — birth mothers, adoptive and foster mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers who are raising their grandchildren, as well as dual-role dads. Orchids to all of you for the love you give not only today, but each and every day. — LOVE, ABBY 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 or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Toronto Sun
04-05-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
DEAR ABBY: Mother dumps all of her problems in teen's lap
A teen feels her mother is treating her like a confidant. Photo by file photo / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. DEAR ABBY: Ever since I was a child, my mom has regarded me as wise, thoughtful and intelligent. She has confided about family issues, tensions at church and cheating at her workplace. Abby, I don't want to be her confidant. Am I doomed to always hear her never-ending problems? She creates them herself by jumping to conclusions and suspecting everyone has ill intentions. While I understand this is to protect herself, it's exhausting to listen to and to advise when I know nothing will change. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The worst part is that I can't confide in her. She doesn't understand my perspective. I don't think she even tries. Our relationship is one-sided. Sometimes I feel like I'm HER mom. She talks to no one else like this and refuses to go to therapy. I'm a senior in high school and plan to go to college. I don't want to leave her like this. How can I help her? — CAPTIVE CONFIDANT IN IOWA DEAR CAPTIVE CONFIDANT: The best chance you have of helping your emotionally dependent mother would be to start by helping YOURSELF. Begin making plans about where you will go to college, creating plenty of physical space between you and Mom. The next time she starts confiding (which, from what you have written, seems more like gossiping), tell her you don't have time to listen and that she should discuss it with a contemporary who has more life experience than you. ( It's the truth.) She won't like hearing it and may try to make you feel guilty, but don't fall for it. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Keep repeating to your mother that her problems are more than you can handle and that talking to you about them hasn't helped her, which is why you want her to talk with a licensed mental health professional. That, my girl, would be the best way to help your mother. RECOMMENDED VIDEO DEAR ABBY: I have a disagreement with my fiancee . 'Fran' has been a widow for nearly six years. I have been divorced for 34 years from a woman who gave me two sons. Fran also has a son and a daughter, who live nearby. We have been dating for four years. She has her own place, and I have mine, but we live less than two miles apart. Our disagreement is about two portraits of her late husband she has hanging in her home, in plain sight for everyone who comes into the house to see. I have asked her to remove them, but she refuses. In order to see her reaction, I put my wedding photos with my ex-wife on display. When Fran saw them, she hit the roof and demanded that I take them down. I told her no, since she refuses to give her son and daughter her portraits. Can you provide us with any advice? — PICTURING A PROBLEM IN FLORIDA This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. DEAR PICTURING: Grow up. Fran's husband is dead, gone and not a threat to your relationship with her. He is, however, part of her history, and if you can't accept that, it's time to deal with your insecurities. Retaliating by hanging pictures from a marriage that didn't make it to the finish line 34 years ago was petty. If gazing at those wedding photos actually brings you joy, keep them on display, but that's not really why you did it, is it? — 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 or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Sports Canada
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
News 19's Lauren Layton wins two ABBY awards for TV News Feature and TV Hard News!
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WHNT) — The WHNT News 19 crew took home some hardware from the 2025 Alabama Broadcasters Association Award Ceremony! In total, the News 19 crew won six awards. Evening Anchor Lauren Layton took home not one, but TWO ABBYS last night for her work! Lauren won Hard News Reporting for her reporting on the first Nitrogen Hypoxia Execution in the country and News Feature of the Year for 'Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.' From everyone here at News 19, congratulations, and we are so proud of you! You want to watch either of those ABBY winning reports on the News 19 website linked below: Alabama convict becomes first known person executed by nitrogen hypoxia DISCLAIMER: This piece contains photographs of deceased children who have been posed to look as if they are sleeping. The families of these children have given News 19 permission to show their photos in hopes of reaching families who may one day find themselves with the option to use the services provided by Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. News 19 Special Report: Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
