I always considered my lifelong friend “Mary” to be my BEST friend. We are in our mid-50s now and live in different countries, but we’ve always stayed in contact. When she comes to visit, she stays ...

I have been unable to stay overnight at my parents’ house for the past 10 years since my marriage because my mother-in-law forbids it. My husband and I have three children, and although our parents ...

Dear Abby helps a woman who has a friend that makes constant trips to see her and wants to find a polite way to tell her no, avoiding a possible meltdown. Mediteraneo - stock.adobe.com DEAR ABBY: I ...

Dear Annie: I’d love your perspective on an issue I’m having with my adult daughter, who lives in another state. She visits every Christmas for several days but refuses to stay overnight at my home.

DEAR ABBY: I always considered my lifelong friend “Mary” to be my BEST friend. We are in our mid-50s now and live in different countries, but we’ve always stayed in contact. When she comes to visit, ...