Dear Annie: I’m a 52-year-old woman who thought I had my friendships figured out. I’ve had the same core group of friends for more than 30 years -- we’ve been through weddings, births, divorces, even ...

Dear Annie: A few months ago, my younger sister, “Kate,” announced during dinner that she and her boyfriend were moving to Nashville to “start fresh.” Everyone wished her well, but I was blindsided.

Dear Annie: Every year, Thanksgiving turns into a tug-of-war in my family. My siblings and I all live within driving distance of our parents, but the holiday always comes with arguments about who’s ...