(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 ...

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

Over the last three years, she has passed out, fallen and smashed her face, and accidentally burned down her house ...

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 ...

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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.

I come away from gatherings feeling angry and frustrated. Is there a way to address this without blowing up a lifelong relationship? -- MUZZLED IN THE MIDWEST DEAR MUZZLED: I don’t think there is. You ...

DEAR ABBY: I have known “Sheila” for 30 years. We were once dear friends. She was always a social ... If I try to talk about her issues, Sheila says she’s sorry and will do better, and ...

I have known “Sheila” for 30 years. We were once dear friends. She was always a social drinker. Twelve years ago, she lost ...

DEAR ABBY: I have known “Sheila” for 30 years. We were once dear friends. She was always a social ... If I try to talk about her issues, Sheila says she’s sorry and will do better, and ...