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 ...

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

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 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 ...

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.

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 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 then ...

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 ...