We’re close, and I don’t want to embarrass her or make her feel unsupported. But I also don’t want every gathering to feel ...

Dear Too Close: They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it’s important that you feel like you can have your ...

Dear Too Close: They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it’s important that you feel like you can have your ...

Dear Burnt Out: No one wants to feel like they are being sold to, especially by their own family. It’s important to be ...

My husband joked that we can’t invite her anywhere without a table for her products. I laughed, but it hit a nerve. We’re ...

"My husband joked that we can’t invite her anywhere without a table for her products. I laughed, but it hit a nerve." ...

Dear Too Close: They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it’s important that you feel like you can have your ...

When my best friend told me she’s considering moving to my neighborhood “just to be closer,” it felt ... strange.

But I also don’t want every gathering to feel like a sales event. Is there a kind way to bring this up without sounding like ...

My husband joked that we can’t invite my sister anywhere without a table for her products. I laughed, but it hit a nerve.

If she continues adopting aspects of your life, then it’s fair to bring it up more directly. Focus on how it makes you feel, ...

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