Finally, if you get a chance to sit down and talk to the family member or friend you’re trying to help, one approach can help ...

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Dear Annie: My best friend, “Claire,” has been dating her boyfriend, “Jay,” for three years. I really liked him when they first started dating, but lately, she’s been confiding in me about some things ...

To help a loved one with cancer, think about what you're good at — and what they need. Are you organized? Plan their meals.

A college student who came into money during her younger years admitted that she feels responsible for taking care of her school friends, but questioned how she should go about it. She shared her ...

After working from home all day, your takeout order arrives and you start binge-watching your favorite show alone. Sounds ideal, right? Except doing this routinely could shorten your life. And that’s ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 35-year-old man who has always been able to help friends with loss and life changes, until now. For context, I am going through the adoption process with imminent placement. I am in ...

Dear Eric: This is in reference to “Caring Friend”. As a physician I disagree with your advice to the writer with a friend experiencing intermittent blindness who will not get medical care because ...

I find that at 82 it is harder to make friends that are local. My husband is very social, but not necessarily with me. I’d like to make some new, good friends, but I’m not in situations where ...