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I’m only now realizing she is a needy, self-aggrandizing narcissist. Absolutely no one in my circle has ever liked her.
I’m struggling with the end of a friendship that has meant the world to me for most of my life. My best friend of 25 years ...
Should I try to salvage our 25-year relationship after she lied to me about her wedding plans and didn't even invite me?
DEAR ABBY: My best friend, “Ellie,” has a jealousy problem. She wanted to introduce me to another lady, “Mica,” who was ...
I’ve given my nephew birthday and Christmas gifts every year, despite rarely receiving a thank-you, let alone any love or ...
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is here to help. Email [email protected] for advice on love, work, ...
I have a close friend of more than 40 years who lives in a very large and expensive city. Whenever I travel there, I will often ask if my wife and I can stay with her. She is acquainted ...
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure how to tell their friend they don't want ...
Paul McCartney shared heartfelt birthday wishes to his fellow Beatle Ringo Starr on his 85th birthday on July 7, as fans ...
You can cite the chewed pool float; you can cite the jumping and biting; you can simply say that it’s not something you’re comfortable with anymore. But as would be the case with any human in your ...
A friend’s dog could easily damage their inground pool, but the letter writer is scared to declare no dogs in the pool.