My merry band of childhood friends and I have stayed thick as thieves for nearly two decades now. And while we joke about how surviving the epic highs and lows of middle school together means that we ...

Dear Eric: I have a dear friend that I have known for 12 years. I have watched her grow into a beautiful, smart and talented young woman. Our views on relationships, politics and lifestyle (love of ...

For fun/self-examination/self-flagellation, I recently searched my text messages for the phrase “sorry for the delay.” A harrowing result: it turns out I actually ...

At this time of the year, with lots of parties, family catch-ups and holiday plans, you might be reminded of how much you love your friends. But as their kids pester for screen time, drop chips ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Plain Dealer and cleveland.com advice columnists Yadi Rodriguez and Lucas Daprile have teamed up! They’re going to be providing different perspectives on the advice you’re seeking.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have autism, which makes it difficult to understand social situations -- especially within close friendships. I also tend to be a people-pleaser. My best friend and I met in high ...

I have a close friend who, I think, needs help. She’s a loving and caring mother, wife, teacher and friend. Because her husband has health issues, she retired early to be at home to care for him. She ...

Dear Abby: I have a close friend who, I think, needs help. She’s a loving and caring mother, wife, teacher and friend. Because her husband has health issues, she retired early to be at home to care ...

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