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My friend of 50 years has died, and her family is excluding me.

My friend of 50 years has died, and her family is excluding me.

Dear Abby: A Loss and Confusion A close friend of mine for 50 years passed away a few months back. I sent a fruit basket to her family and tried to reach out by phone, but couldn’t get through. I also emailed and texted but received no response. Additionally, I sent a get well card […]

Ethicist offers guidance to liberal with a friend who is married to a Trump supporter

Ethicist offers guidance to liberal with a friend who is married to a Trump supporter

Advice on Navigating Political Friendships The New York Times Magazine’s “Ethicist” column offers thoughts on handling friendships amidst political divides, particularly focusing on a reader’s struggles with a friend living in a conservative town. This friend is, interestingly, married to a Trump supporter. The columnist, Kwame Anthony Appiah, advises approaching such situations with empathy. An […]

My friend prefers not to get involved in her daughter’s harmful marriage.

My friend prefers not to get involved in her daughter's harmful marriage.

Dear Abby: Concern for Friend’s Family Dear Abby: My best friend “Pat” and I live far apart, and I’m really worried about her daughter and granddaughter, “Mandy.” Pat’s stepson is verbally abusive, constantly degrading Pat’s daughter and telling Mandy that her mom is at fault. Mandy is just three years old, and she doesn’t react […]

Should I cut ties with my friend who keeps ruining relationships?

Should I cut ties with my friend who keeps ruining relationships?

Dear Abby: I have a friend named “Laurie” who I’ve known for a long time. She often tries to bring my husband and me along to hang out, but I don’t fully trust her, so I usually say no. (I do trust my husband, though.) Even though we’ve supported each other in tough times, I […]

Unexpected friend of Princess Diana provided support during her separation from Charles: book

Unexpected friend of Princess Diana provided support during her separation from Charles: book

Unexpected Political Alliance for Princess Diana During the tumultuous period of her marriage’s decline, Princess Diana formed an unexpected connection with former Prime Minister John Major, as revealed in a new book by royal author Valentine Law, titled “Power and the Palace.” The book explores the complicated relationship between the British royal family and the […]

Kenny Chesney honors his songwriter friend Brett James who passed away at 57.

Kenny Chesney honors his songwriter friend Brett James who passed away at 57.

Kenny Chesney Mourns Loss of Friend and Songwriter Brett James Country music star Kenny Chesney is heartbroken over the tragic loss of his longtime friend Brett James. James, known for his songwriting prowess that contributed to some of country music’s biggest hits, passed away in a devastating crash on September 18. He was 57 years […]