Longtime friend’s insistence on giving fixes, not sympathy, has the letter writer questioning unhealthy patterns.

My best friend’s husband is verbally abusive toward her. They have been together for over 10 years, and over the last year in particular, his behavior has escalated. I’m concerned for my friend’s ...

DEAR ANNIE: My best friend and I have been close for over 20 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, divorces, parenting challenges, health scares -- you name it. She is the person I call when ...

Throughout my childhood and adolescence, my closest friend was “Kate.” We kept in touch throughout college but drifted apart a bit afterwards. Kate stayed in our hometown after I moved away. Long ...

Having a best friend since childhood often means imagining a lifetime of shared milestones, like being bridesmaids in each other’s weddings. However, sometimes friendships face unexpected bumps, and ...