Dear Abby | Friendship declines with distance

Dear Abby: It’s painful to reach out to a friend and get so little in return
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Dear Abby: How can I keep a long-distance friendship going?
My husband and I moved, and while I've tried to keep connected with a friend, it's hard to do when we're far apart. What would you advise?
DEAR ABBY: Friendship declines with distance
Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone I knew. I wasn’t in favor of the move and
Dear Abby: I’m struggling to maintain a friendship after moving
I’m sad that she doesn’t seem to want to stay connected, but it’s painful to keep reaching out and getting so little back. I’m tired of trying but unsure if I should tell her how I feel or just give up.
Dear Abby: My oldest friend stopped reaching out to me
Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone I knew. I wasn’t in favor of the move and never felt at home in the new city, but I tried to make the best of it.
Dear Abby: My friend won’t make an effort to stay in touch
"I’m sad that she doesn’t seem to want to stay connected, but it’s painful to keep reaching out and getting so little back."
Dear Abby: I’m distraught! Niece named her baby after my abusive step-father
My niece named her baby after my abusive stepfather and I can't bring myself to even speak his name. What can I do?
Dear Abby: Niece names baby after my horrible, abusive stepfather
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.