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 ...

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

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 ...

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: 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 ...

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

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 ...

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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.