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: 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 ...

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 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 SHUT OUT IN CANADA: What you are experiencing is absolutely emotional abandonment. Withholding intimacy for months at a ...

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.