For as long as people could write, it seems, the more romantic and less self-conscious among us have been penning love letters ... my own dear future wife, God bless you!” ...

I love to read advice ... to me when I read this Dear Abby column called “My bestie of 15 years threw away our friendship because of politics.” The letter writer, “Lost My Best Friend ...

DEAR ABBY: “Debbie” and I have known each other for 15 years. Our children grew up together, and we have participated in a lot of activities together. She helped me through a difficult divorce ...