After the passing of their mother, a reader from Georgia wrote to Dear Abby about the strained relationship with her two sisters. The reader was the primary caretaker of their mother, who had dementia, while the other sisters were not speaking to her. Following their mother’s death, the older sister did not attend the funeral and the younger sister arrived late, leading to a confrontation with the reader.
Feeling attacked by her sisters, the reader decided to cut off all communication with them and the rest of the family to avoid any further conflict. However, she now feels isolated and sad, having lost her entire family. Dear Abby advised against reaching out to the sisters again, given the acrimonious relationship, and instead suggested focusing on deepening friendships with others.
In a separate letter, another reader from New Jersey expressed concern about their friend, Ted, who was reluctant to become Facebook friends despite a close relationship. When the reader confronted Ted about this issue, he became defensive and refused to discuss it. Dear Abby urged the reader to respect Ted’s privacy, as people have a right to keep certain aspects of their lives private. The reader was advised to consider the importance of the issue and act accordingly.
Dear Abby, written by Abigail Van Buren, offers advice on various interpersonal issues and can be contacted through www.DearAbby.com or mail.
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