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

He wants me to trust him again. My problem is, after all his secrecy, lies and defensiveness, I can’t do that.

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: When my daughter, “Trish,” and her husband separated, I reached out to each of them for occasional check-ins.