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

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 gives advice to a reader who is hurt after many of the people in her life skipped going to her mother's funeral.

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

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

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

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 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 ...

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