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

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 ...

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 ...