It seems like everyone I meet is either too busy or too wrapped up in their own lives to make room for a new friend.

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

Heartbroken parents try to understand why their adult son—once supported through divorce and crisis, has now shut them out ...

DEAR ABBY: “Carole” and I have been friends for 30-plus years. Her marriage was great as long as her husband wasn’t using ...

I’ve been happily married for 31 years. I love my wife, but we are now more like roommates or friends than the lovers we were ...

DEAR ABBY: My baby boy died unexpectedly, and for a long time, I was completely lost. I cried all the time. I couldn’t stand ...

For some unknown reason, when someone has lost a loved one, others feel it is “comforting” for the bereaved to know about ...

DEAR OTHERWISE ENGAGED: You are not obligated to invite this couple to your wedding. Write them a sweet note explaining that ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 50-year-old single mom who is extremely close with my 20-year-old daughter, who is away at college. I haven ...