I’ve been friends with the same group of women since our children were in grade school. We’re now in our late 50s and early 60s, and for years this group has been my main social circle. We’ve shared ...

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

"The conversation has narrowed to a steady loop of complaints—about spouses, adult children, politics, health problems, you name it." ...

Dear Abby: I’m not invited when my boyfriend’s ex-wife comes to visit Dear Abby: If I see this man around kids, do I have to say something? Dear Abby: They posted photos of the ‘whole family’ brunch.

Is this something I can bring up gently, or is it a sign that the friendship has become unhealthy and I need to step back?

DEAR ABBY: A friend invited me to his birthday dinner at a popular restaurant. I got him a nice bottle of wine and a small ...

Dear Eggshells: Feeling a knot in your stomach when a friend’s name pops up is your mind waving a little flag. You can ...