We no longer want to spend time with them but don’t want to completely sever the connection because they are neighbors ...

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

I've tried apologizing for my negative comment, but she hasn't acknowledged her father and I for two years now.

I have apologized to no avail about my negativity, but I was angry and hurt that she didn’t want to spend time with us ...

We were recorded on video and audio on our daughter’s porch. We were discussing how hurt we were that she didn’t want to ...

We were discussing how hurt we were that she didn’t want to spend time with us on our 50th wedding anniversary.

DEAR ABBY: M y daughter was living in my garage apartment but then got married and moved away. Her sister is in law school in ...

Dear Floundering: Because you didn't mention Al-Anon, the 12-step program that supports friends and families affected by a ...

Dear Abby gives advice to a woman whose daughter refuses to accept her apology after overhearing a private conversation.

I've always been close to my best friend and his family, often joining them on trips. My friend's new girlfriend, though, ...

I understand that picking up a toddler is too much stress on her back — but there's no way my 16-month-old is ready for ...

I don’t know how to convey to him that a new 'heavy-duty' chair is for him without causing offense or hurt feelings.