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

A reader thinks her son’s girlfriend is changing who he is and she wonders if she should say something to him.

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

DEAR ABBY: Our 23-year-old son, “Ed,” was clean-cut, into working out and staying healthy, watched his diet — he even joined ...

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

I see a change in Ed. My son hasn’t cut his hair in 2 1/2 years and he no longer appears to be as into working out. This is not who we are as a family.

Abby advises a worried mom about how his girlfriend is influencing his hygiene and habits—should she intervene?

He hasn't gotten a haircut in more than two years, and he's no longer interested in staying fit. I blame the girlfriend.

Our 23-year-old son, “Ed,” was clean-cut, into working out and staying healthy, watched his diet—he even joined a gym and was going every week. Ed has been dating a girl, “Emily,” who is the complete ...

DEAR ABBY: Our 23-year-old son, “Ed,” was clean-cut, into working out and staying healthy, watched his diet -- he even joined ...

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

Our 23- year-old son, "Ed," was clean-cut, into working out and staying healthy, watched his diet-- he even joined a gym and was going every week. Ed has been dating a girl, "Emily," who is the ...