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Should I end my marriage for my closest friend?

Should I end my marriage for my closest friend?

Dear Abby A while back, in high school, I had a friend who frequently expressed his love for me. I never felt the same way, yet we remained close throughout high school, college, and into adulthood. Both of us got married, had kids, and stayed in touch occasionally. About four years ago, we started messaging […]

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 […]