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

I was taught that a conversation should be an opportunity for both parties to engage in talking and listening.' ...

Dear Abby: My sister-in-law is her alcoholic husband’s enabler. He has health conditions that make walking difficult. He ...

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

She has chosen a very pricey restaurant where the bill will be a minimum of $900 for four people. I’m scared to think about ...

They go on and on about themselves or people I don’t know. At the end of the meal, they’ll finally throw in a “How are you?” ...

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

Dear Abby gives advice to a reader who is hurt after many of the people in her life skipped going to her mother's funeral.

Dear Feeling Forgotten: First, let me say how deeply sorry I am for the loss of your mother. Grief is heavy enough without ...

Dear Annie: I’ve always prided myself on being a good friend. I’m the one who shows up at weddings, baby showers, birthday ...

Dear Annie: I’ve always prided myself on being a good friend. I’m the one who shows up at weddings, baby showers, birthday ...

During the hardest period of her life, she watched as people made excuses for why they couldn't be there for her.