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

When the food was delivered, rather than continue to help, he decided to sit down and eat while the other two helpers and I ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m 19. My father’s mother has never been a grandmother figure in my life. No healthy relationship was ever formed ...

"Two weeks ago, they finally agreed to come after a month or two. I was happy and excited, only to have them cancel midday." ...

Dear Abby advises a man who is frustrated that his parents keep declining his offer to have dinner at his home, despite ...

A single man questions why his parents rarely visit him despite living nearby, while they frequently engage with other family ...

DEAR GRANDDAUGHTER: You do not have to forgive and forget a grandmother who never tried to have a relationship with you.

I invite them for dinner at least three times a week (because they decline the first or second time), and it’s months before ...

Dear Abby: I’m 19. My father’s mother has never been a grandmother figure in my life. No healthy relationship was ever formed ...

It appears they just don’t have the desire and it’s hurtful. I have spoken to them about this, but it has gone nowhere.

DEAR GRANDDAUGHTER: You do not have to forgive and forget a grandmother who never tried to have a relationship with you.

DEAR ABBY: I am 40 and single, with no children and no girlfriend. For many years, it has become increasingly difficult to ...