Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

A reader wonders if she should reach out to reconnect with a friend she has not been in touch with for several years.

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 ...

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 ...

I have tried to be caring and supportive when most of her other friends have written her off, but I’m ready to give up. -- FINISHED IN MAINE DEAR FINISHED: Tell Sheila that although you care about her ...

Dear Feeling Used: The next time the woman calls and asks to visit, tell her it “isn’t convenient” or you have “other plans” ...

Dear Abby: I’ve known “Bianca” since high ... inability to listen to you discuss your symptoms, if you want this friendship to last, you are going to have to accept that she isn’t up ...

A woman I’ve known and been friends with for 40 years has gradually ... I’ll bet she drops you like a hot potato. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a male scientist at a large university. Four years ago, I was surprised to receive an email from someone with whom I’d been friends many years ago, when he was a postdoctoral ...

Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com DEAR ABBY: A woman I’ve known and been friends with for 40 years has gradually changed. She has developed some health problems, and whenever she calls me ...

Dear Abby counsels a woman who is nervous ... I’m in my 30s now, and my closest friends are women who have infertility issues as well, or who have chosen to be childless. I have built a happy ...

A reader says conversations with her once-dear friend make her sad and angry. Dear Abby: I have known “Sheila” for 30 years.