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

(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 ...

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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 ...

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

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.

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

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 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 ...