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DEAR ABBY: For the past three years, my family has had reunions with my older half-sister, "Sybil." We did not grow up together, and we have very different lifestyles. I grew up with little money and numerous hardships; Sybil grew up having every need and want met. She's successful and wealthy.

I am proud of her and everything she has ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: A longtime friend recently accused me of lying about my education, and I'm still stunned by it. I completed my undergraduate studies in the U.S., earning a BA, and later earned a master's degree from a French university. Recently, during an exchange on Facebook, my friend asserted, quite confidently, that I was lying about my academic...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I spent the morning at a close friend's home. She is in her early 80s and starting to show some mental decline and memory problems. Her children are in their 30s and still live at home. Her husband is also in his 80s.

While there, I noticed how, at every opportunity, the kids or husband would make some "innocent" remark about her ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I have a neurological disorder and can no longer keep up with my friends (who used to be my friends). I don't explain the problems I have and why I can't do the things I used to do unless they ask. I still drive, but I have trouble walking. I have a wonderful husband who helps me all the time. I'm lucky I can do what I do, but I am ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: My husband is very temperamental. When something goes wrong with his meal or service at a restaurant, or when he's driving and gets upset with another driver, he angrily vents to me nonstop, repeating the same things over and over. This happens only when we're alone, not when friends or family members are present. When I ask him to ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: My son is getting married next year. He and his future wife are extremely religious. My daughter (his sister) is also engaged -- to a wonderful woman. Because of my daughter's lesbian relationship, my son does not plan to invite his sister's fiancee to the wedding, saying their values don't align. (If he didn't feel obligated, he ...Read more

DEAR ABBY: I have a situation with this guy I've known for five years. We dated in the summer of sixth grade, but it wasn't serious, and we broke up after a month. But we always kept in touch and had secret feelings for each other.

We have never done anything more than talk and haven't dated since. We both get mad or awkward when the other one ...Read more