Petition to kick out U.S. ambassador reaches nearly 30,000 signaturesDEAR ABBY: Boyfriend suddenly sings a different tune about children He still might want a baby, but she doesn't Photo by detailblick-foto / Adobe StockArticle content DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Adam,” and I have been together for four years. Try refreshing your browser, or DEAR ABBY: Boyfriend suddenly sings a different tune about children Back to video We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Article content DEAR PERPLEXED: Parenthood is a joy that should be embarked upon because you sincerely want a child, not to please your boyfriend. Article content DEAR ABBY: We have a morbidly obese 30-year-old grandson (at least 300 pounds) coming for dinner along with family. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.