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

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

My best friend "Carla" and I haven't spoken for several years, which breaks my heart. Her son was getting married. The dress ...

Dear Abby: My best friend “Carla” and I haven’t spoken for several years, which breaks my heart. Her son was getting married. The dress was evening cocktail attire. The venue was an hour and ...

I have known “Sheila” for 30 years. We were once dear friends. She was always a social drinker. Twelve years ago, she lost ...

I have a roommate, "Don," I have lived with for 11 years. At first, we were dating, but we broke up, and Don moved out for a ...

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: My in-laws have repeatedly attempted to destroy my marriage. My husband knows they trash-talk us to family, ...

DEAR ABBY: When my first wife and I were in our early 20s, she left me for another man. Related Articles Dear Abby: He’s hurt when I call him she. Was my response out of line? Dear Abby ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Share DEAR ABBY: I have known “Sheila ... If I try to talk about her issues, Sheila says she’s sorry and will do better, and then changes the subject.

DEAR ABBY: I have known “Sheila” for 30 years ... If I try to talk about her issues, Sheila says she’s sorry and will do better, and then changes the subject. Our conversations are making ...