Dear Abby: We recently suffered the loss of our first grandchild. She was only 24 and taken far too soon.

DEAR ABBY: A woman I’ve known and been friends with for 40 years has gradually changed. She has developed some health problems, and whenever she calls me, all she talks about are her ailments ...

Dear Abby: I’ve known “Bianca” since high ... inability to listen to you discuss your symptoms, if you want this friendship to last, you are going to have to accept that she isn’t up ...

DEAR ABBY: For the third time in my life, I am being shunned by long-term friends. Related Articles ... I know everyone has issues, but they no longer respond, and I’m extremely hurt by it.

I come away from gatherings feeling angry and frustrated. Is there a way to address this without blowing up a lifelong relationship? -- MUZZLED IN THE MIDWEST DEAR MUZZLED: I don’t think there is. You ...

DEAR NO-SHOW: A better way to phrase it would be to tell your sister-in-law (who is your friend) that you couldn’t get on the ...

Dear Too Nice: It is not a crime to tell someone you don’t have time to do what they want you to do. It’s time to sign up for ...

DEAR ABBY: When my first wife and I were in our ... It seems she didn’t realize that once you dump someone, you forgo the right to be friends, regardless of how long ago it has been.

I have known “Sheila” for 30 years. We were once dear friends. She was always a social drinker. Twelve years ago, she lost ...

DEAR ABBY: For the third time in my life, I am being shunned by long-term friends. Over the years ... I know everyone has issues, but they no longer respond, and I’m extremely hurt by it.

DEAR ABBY: As a lonely, mixed-up teenager in the ... Now in my mid-50s, I realize I had some undiagnosed mental and social issues throughout my childhood that weren’t discussed and dealt with ...

DEAR ABBY: I have a group of friends I’ve known for 40 years ... which I won’t do? -- ISSUES APART IN NEW YORK DEAR ISSUES APART: Just as there is nothing more that your old friends can ...