The latest Dear Abby column addresses the concerns of a reader whose mother recently moved close to them but is resistant to meeting new people and going out without her family. The reader is worried about their mother becoming too dependent on them for social interaction as she ages. Abby advises the reader to have a direct conversation with their mother about the importance of making an effort to interact with others and suggests volunteering at an animal shelter as a way to ease into social interactions.
In another letter, a friend seeks advice for a woman who has been in a rocky relationship for 10 years with a man who shows no signs of commitment and has been involved with another woman. Abby suggests that the friend wait for the woman to bring up her relationship struggles and then gently recommend seeking help from a mental health professional to rebuild her self-esteem.
Readers are reminded that Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren and founded by her mother Pauline Phillips. Contact information is provided for those who would like to submit their own questions or concerns.
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