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 ...

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

DEAR ABBY: I recently bought a new house. I was downsizing because my mother has passed away and my daughter went out of ...

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 ABBY: My husband’s best friend, “Herb,” (aka “Mr. Cheapo”) is getting married for the third time. He’s planning the ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 67-year-old man who has two sisters.

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

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

If I don’t respond right away to a message, she sends follow-ups. I’ve started to feel anxious every time my phone buzzes.

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 ...

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 people -- I genuinely care -- but lately it’s starting to wear me down.