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Dear Abby: My friend is on his third marriage — should I tell him why?

Dear Abby advises a woman who is contemplating telling her friend why his first two marriages didn’t work out.

Dear Abby: How do I teach a friend wedding etiquette?

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

Asking Eric: Managing separate friend groups puts us in an awkward position when not all are invited

With the latter group of friends, we find ourselves uptight and worried about someone getting offended or insulted by their ...

Dear Abby: The bride insulted my friend with her rule for plus-ones

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

Dear Abby: My friend is in love with an abuser

DEAR ABBY: “Carole” and I have been friends for 30-plus years. Her marriage was great as long as her husband wasn’t using drugs. When he was using, he would abuse her verbally, physically and ...

Dear Annie: Why does my friend come to me for advice, then never listen to what I say?

If I don’t respond right away to a message, she sends follow-ups. I’ve started to feel anxious every time my phone buzzes.
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Dear Abby: Friend who thinks she’s the best cook bashes everyone else’s efforts

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who is an accomplished cook. I am not. She’s very generous and shares her efforts often, but ...