It’s painful because I love my spouse in every way. I am always respectful and supportive of their professional work.

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

If I show an unusual inspiration or spark of creativity which I am proud of, they instantly find fault and say it’s not a ...

DEAR ABBY: I have worked successfully in the creative arts most of my professional life. My problem? My spouse never misses ...

Spouses are supposed to support each other. Is your spouse equally successful in their creative and work endeavors? If the ...

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I (both women) have been together for 25 years. For half of them, we lived in the Middle East. We ...

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I (both women) have been together for 25 years. For half of them, we lived in the Middle East. We ...

A reader asks for help about their spouse who doesn't want her family to spend time in their home when they visit.

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I (both women) have been together for 25 years. For half of them, we lived in the Middle East. We ...

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

My spouse and I (both women) have been together for 25 years. For half of them, we lived in the Middle East. We met while ...

She said she was disgusted that they might not shower before bed, and that our cats would be disturbed by their presence.