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

"I can understand not hearing from newer friends, but I resent not hearing from ones I’ve had my whole life. I could have ...

DEAR NO-SHOW: A better way to phrase it would be to tell your sister-in-law (who is your friend) that you couldn’t get on the ...

DEAR ABBY: When my first wife and I were in our ... It seems she didn’t realize that once you dump someone, you forgo the right to be friends, regardless of how long ago it has been.

(They) claim to be supportive yet get angry when I turn down invitations to buffets, buttered popcorn at movies, fast food ...

DEAR ABBY: I am someone who calls friends, but they never call back. When I call, they are happy to hear from me, the ...

My father died by suicide three years ago. My sister, who was initially supportive, later drunk-dialed our mother and said a ...

My best friend "Carla" and I haven't spoken for several years, which breaks my heart. Her son was getting married. The dress ...

A dear friend is slowly drinking herself to death, but she doesn't want to admit she has a problem. I've stood by her when most of her other friends have written her off, but I’m ready to give up.

DEAR ABBY: Every time my granddaughter and I talk, she always tells me to let her talk. I’m getting older, and one day I ...

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Once I retired, my share of the household chores and errands increased from 75% to 90%. I wanted to make life easier for my ...