Dear Abby: Overwhelmed by life with do-nothing wife
By Abigail Van Buren
Published on August 3, 2026.
Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, has been with her wife for 17 years and is so frustrated with her lack of commitment to the family that he drinks and goes to bed after dinner. His wife, who works 60 hours a week to provide for their family, also lacks a driver's license, clean, and rarely cooks. These issues have led to arguments and he is considering consulting his doctor or health insurance company for a referral to a licensed psychotherapist to resolve these issues. Van Bua's daughter recently added her girlfriend to a family group chat, but no one likes her or feels comfortable around her. If necessary, start a new group chat for immediate family only.
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