How do you maintain a relationship with a parent like this -- one who cannot manage their anxiety and projects it onto you?

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

My friend is working on an exit plan' "I did recommend not making any sudden moves, because it could look like they are trying to hide assets." (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Quentin, Are assets - ...

Dear Eric: My sister-in-law is ill and not expected to live much longer. My brother has already commented that he is looking ...

Dear Eric: I am so disappointed in my 18-year-old granddaughter. She recently got a tiny cross tattoo on her arm. I dislike ...

Dear Eric: My sister-in-law is ill and not expected to live much longer. My brother has already commented that he is looking ...

DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law is her alcoholic husband’s enabler. He has health conditions that make walking difficult. He falls down often and can’t make it to the bathroom. Being drunk all the time ...

My sister-in-law is her alcoholic husband’s enabler. He has health conditions that make walking difficult. He falls down often and can’t make it to the bathroom. Being drunk all the time ...

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

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

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?” ...

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