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

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 plane because you forgot your ID, and STILL can’t figure out why your ...

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

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

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 ...

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.