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chicago.suntimes.com > dear-abby > 02/05/2026 > dearabby-today-dear-abby-boyfriend-has-an-unusual-annual-tradition

Dear Abby: Boyfriend has an unusual annual tradition

Dear Abby: Boyfriend has an unusual annual tradition6+ hour, 6+ min ago   (453+ words) DEAR ABBY: My longtime boyfriend has been divorced for more than 20 years. Every year, his ex comes to stay at his house for a week or two and brings along another female friend. He caters to them, driving them around…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > dear-abby > 01/22/2026 > dearabby-today-dear-abby-couples-marriage-is-mired-in-the-doldrums-of-middle-age

Dear Abby: Couple's marriage is mired in the doldrums of middle age

Dear Abby: Couple's marriage is mired in the doldrums of middle age2+ week, 6+ hour ago   (434+ words) DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together 30-plus years. When our love was new, it was all smiles, hand-holding and thrills when we saw each other after a long day at work or school. And, I guess, that's…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > dear-abby > 01/16/2026 > dearabby-today-dear-abby-couples-relationship-has-withered-on-the-vine

Dear Abby: Couple's relationship has withered on the vine

Dear Abby: Couple's relationship has withered on the vine2+ week, 6+ day ago   (548+ words) DEAR ABBY: I am a senior woman in great shape. I am active, and I have never had a problem attracting men. Five years ago, I married a man I had known for many years. We used to have a…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > photography > 01/03/2026 > photograph-cook-county-historic-first-marriage-2026

How we photographed the county's historic first marriage of 2026 - Chicago Sun-Times

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (429+ words) Newly married couple Elizabeth Branske and Melissa Nunez of Humbolt Park smile following their wedding Friday at the Cook County Clerk's Office in the Loop. Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon officiated the wedding ceremony, and the couple received Cook County's…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > news > 01/02/2026 > first-wedding-cook-county-melissa-nunez-elizabeth-brenske

Lesbian couple makes history in Cook County's first wedding of 2026 - Chicago Sun-Times

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (504+ words) Newly married couple Melissa Nunez (right) and Elizabeth Branske, of Humbolt Park, smile after their wedding at the Cook County Clerk's office on Friday. Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon officiated the wedding ceremony and the couple received Cook County's first…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > dear-abby > 01/02/2026 > dearabby-today-dear-abby-jealousy-alienates-last-person-in-loners-life

Dear Abby: Jealousy alienates last person in loner's life - Chicago Sun-Times

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (374+ words) DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together 23 years, married for almost nine. We are in our 60s. It's the second marriage for both of us. I retired due to having to move to another state for his job. I…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > dear-abby > 12/27/2025 > dearabby-today-dear-abby-husband-makes-a-poor-choice-with-wifes-health

Dear Abby: Husband makes a poor choice with wife's health - Chicago Sun-Times

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (459+ words) DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, my husband was told that our adult child's partner had tested positive for COVID two days before we were scheduled to visit them. My husband " a forever Good Time Charlie " decided not to inform me....

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chicago.suntimes.com > dear-abby > 12/15/2025 > dearabby-today-dear-abby-mans-holiday-party-could-end-up-being-a-lonely-event

Dear Abby: Man's holiday party could end up being a lonely event

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (488+ words) 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 90069. Why are we asking for donations? Dear…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > dear-abby > 11/25/2025 > dearabby-today-dear-abby-message-about-new-husband-arrives-anonymously

Dear Abby: Message about new husband arrives anonymously

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (291+ words) DEAR ABBY: I've been married to my husband for two months. I haven't told anyone I'm married except my close friends and family. Someone recently messaged me about my husband, stating that he has Asperger's. They know my name and…...

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chicago.suntimes.com > dear-abby > 11/19/2025 > dearabby-today-dear-abby-husband-repeatedly-mentions-late-ex-in-his-sleep

Dear Abby: Husband repeatedly mentions late ex in his sleep

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (567+ words) 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 90069. Why are we asking for donations? Dear…...