My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged "happy birthday" texts for many years. However, they have recently begun texting more often. An ...

Birthdays are the perfect time to celebrate peers who add that extra spark to your school days! Whether it’s sharing a laugh in the hallway, conquering group projects together or just making class ...

DEAR ABBY: I have had a friend for many years. We’re from the same hometown and enjoyed getting together weekly for Saturday ...

A son’s birthday is a special occasion for parents and also the entire family. So along with cake and gifts, special birthday ...

A reader is tired of accepting a friend’s invitations to every milestone party, which are really just gift-grabs; an ...

We have fun together, but I’m seriously starting to resent them for not making an effort toward our friendship.

We spare no expense on food, alcohol and desserts when they come over, which we are happy to do, but this has become ...

Dear Abby: Two years ago, one of my best friends took her life. I’d known her since we were in our freshman year. We dated for nearly a year while still in school before deciding to break up and ...

DEAR ABBY: My siblings and I are estranged. I live in a different state. My brother and I never got along and stopped speaking many years ago. My older sister and I, after a long, toxic ...

If you prefer not to exchange birthday greetings, stop doing it. I suspect that once you quit responding and reciprocating, those greetings will cease. DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, one of my best friends ...

Dear Abby gives advice to a person who is estranged from their siblings -- yet still exchanges birthday texts with them.