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

Dear Abby: My sister-in-law is her alcoholic husband’s enabler. He has health conditions that make walking difficult. He ...

I was taught that a conversation should be an opportunity for both parties to engage in talking and listening.' ...

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

They go on and on about themselves or people I don’t know. At the end of the meal, they’ll finally throw in a “How are you?” ...

During the hardest period of her life, she watched as people made excuses for why they couldn't be there for her.

Dear Annie: I’ve always prided myself on being a good friend. I’m the one who shows up at weddings, baby showers, birthday ...

Dear Abby: I recently spent weeks caring for my mom in hospice. I was holding her hand when she took her last breath. I had ...

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have neighbors we are not interested in being friends with. We are a religious family and believe ...

Dear Annie: I’m a 36-year-old woman who’s always been the “go-to” friend for emotional support. I don’t mind being there for ...

If she’s not taking hints, you’re going to have to tell her how you feel. Since you are by nature a people pleaser, this ...

DEAR HOSTESS: Your friend should have offered to pay to have your new sofa repaired or replaced. That she heard the wood ...