Some relationships are situational. You can’t do all the work of maintaining a long-distance friendship if Gayle isn’t ...

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

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

I convinced my husband we should move somewhere else so we could retire and be more financially secure. We compromised, but it is still far from my old hometown. I have tried hard to stay connected to ...

My husband and I moved, and while I've tried to keep connected with a friend, it's hard to do when we're far apart. What ...

You can’t do all the work of maintaining a long-distance friendship if Gayle isn’t willing to put forth some effort. All you will get is more frustration. You have referred twice in your letter to ...

Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone I knew. I wasn’t in ...

I think she might be drinking too much. I’m sad that she doesn’t seem to want to stay connected, but it’s painful to keep ...

DEAR ABBY: I have worked successfully in the creative arts most of my professional life. My problem? My spouse never misses ...

It’s painful because I love my spouse in every way. I am always respectful and supportive of their professional work.

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

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