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Dear Abby: I’m a big gift giver; I know not to expect anything back, but something would be nice

DEAR ABBY: I am one of three adult siblings. My brother and sister both have children; I do not. I love my nieces and nephews and have always provided birthday and Christmas gifts, as well as sent ...

Dear Abby: Congratulations on being such a great cook; no need to make the rest of us feel bad

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who is an accomplished cook. I am not. She’s very generous and shares her efforts often, but ...

Dear Abby: I set down rules for my baby’s grandma, and the in-laws called me harsh

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

Dear Abby: Divorced woman says she’s struggling to find meaningful friendships ... and her sons are, too

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

Dear Abby: Uncle who always gives generously would be grateful for even the smallest of gifts

I know when a gift is given, there should be no expectation of getting one in return, but ... I would be thrilled to receive a $20 gift card.

Dear Abby: Picky friend’s snide comments make it a chore to feed her, in home or out

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

Dear Abby: I'm alone every Friday night. How can I find meaningful friendships?

Dear Abby: I was married for 20 years to a man who slowly isolated me from friends and family until I had no one but him to ...
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Dear Abby: Friendship is dwindling but I want more

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

Dear Abby: After years of isolation, woman struggles to build new friendships

A woman trying to rebuild her social life after divorce asks a painful question: Is genuine friendship still possible, or has ...

Dear Abby: Single mom and her sons find making new friends nearly impossible

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