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

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

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

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.

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 ...

"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 ...

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

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

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

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