Patti LuPone, who criticized Audra McDonald and Kecia Lewis in a recent interview with The New Yorker, is apologizing for her fiery remarks.

DEAR ABBY: My brother has been married for 25 years to "Gayle," who has alienated herself and their family from everyone, including her own siblings, our siblings and the rest of our family as well.

She limits when, where and with whom he can spend time. Gayle nearly always has a nasty comment or barb and picks someone to fight with at every family gathering.

DEAR ABBY: My brother has been married for 25 years to “Gayle,” who has alienated herself and their family from everyone, including her own siblings, his siblings and the rest of our family as ...

Dear Abby: My brother has been married for 25 years to “Gayle,” who has alienated herself and their family from everyone, including her own siblings, our siblings and the rest of our family as ...

DEAR ABBY: My brother has been married for 25 years to “Gayle,” who has alienated herself and their family from everyone, including her own siblings, our siblings and the rest of our family as well.

Keep the door open with love, not guilt. Reach out on birthdays and holidays. Let your grandchildren know you’re here when they’re ready.

Now I’m feeling guilty and wondering if I was wrong not to answer the door. Should I have let them in, despite the chaos and my discomfort?

Dear Abby advises a woman who doesn’t know if she should give up on a friendship because her friend barely reaches out to her.

Dear Lonely: Some relationships are situational. You can’t do all the work of maintaining a long-distance friendship if Gayle isn’t willing to put forth some effort.