Dear Abby: Nosey friend oversteps boundaries Published: Jul. 23, 2023, 12:00 p.m. She asks about members of my family she has never met and why they made certain decisions.

Dear Abby: Widow’s silence speaks volumes about boundaries needed after loss. Published: Dec. 13, ... She waits days, even weeks to respond and has other social things to do.

Dear Abby: 20-year limited friendship has woman considering testing the boundaries. Published: Feb. 08, 2021, 12:03 a.m. ... She just doesn’t include me in her social circle.

Dear Abby: My mom and I have always been close, but since I got married, I have had a hard time setting boundaries. My parents divorced when I was 12, and Mom went through a string of boyfriends ...

DEAR SOLO: I sure can. The next time this friend wants to visit, grow a backbone. Tell her you no longer want to share your ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a woman who has been with my spouse for 22 years, married for eight.During all that time, she has yet to set boundaries with her birth family. While we rarely argue, when we do, it ...

Dear Abby: I am 49. I grew up in a toxic, abusive household. My mother can’t drive. She’s broke and needs me. Up until the last few years, she has been a nightmare. I’m a single mom of three ...

DEAR ABBY: My in-laws have ... but he won’t put up any meaningful boundaries or check them whatsoever. ... It may also be a reason why she’s not picking up on social cues. Would her spouse (if ...

Dear Abby: My mother-in-law refuses to respect my boundaries around physical touch Published: Jun. 17, 2025, 12:01 a.m. She refuses to ask before touching me and often pulls me into unwanted hugs ...

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Dear Abby: 20-year limited friendship has woman considering testing the boundaries. Published: Feb. 07, 2021, 2:03 a.m. Dear Abby. By . Abigail Van Buren ...

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend of 20-plus years I’ll call “Gladys.” We enjoy walking our dogs and talking about relationship issues. Sometimes it’s just me counseling her. She often regales me ...