I have always considered myself someone who values friendship deeply. I have many friends, at least on paper, but I have ...

I do not want to embarrass her or make her feel like a charity case. She is proud and independent, and I respect that.

Dear Annie: My best friend and I have been close for over 20 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, divorces, ...

"I always tell people I don’t like alcohol because of everything I’ve been through, hoping they’ll take that as a boundary.

Dear Annie: My husband and I host a good deal of parties and dinners throughout the year with a mix of family and friends.

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been married for 38 years, and over time I’ve realized that I’ve slowly lost a sense of who I am. My husband is a good man in many ways, but he’s always the one who ...

What should I say the next time the same very insecure person wants me to listen to yet another story about how drinking is ...

Dear Who Am I: You’ve been extremely understanding of this man’s circumstances, and while it’s fair for him to be cautious about involving his children in his dating life, that doesn’t ...

Dear Annie: I have a good friend -- let’s call her “Lisa” -- who I really enjoy spending time with. She’s funny and kind, and we’ve shared a lot over the years.

The problem is, I am not sure I feel the kind of deep connection I thought I would have with the person I marry. There is no major conflict or red flag. I care about him a lot, but something just ...

Dear Annie: I’m a 64-year-old woman, and I have a wonderful boyfriend whom I love deeply. We’ve been together for over a year, and he’s a kind, loving man who happens to be on dialysis.