"It has taken me a while to realize but having a small community...doesn’t define you as 'not loved' or 'not popular,'" Louren Simpson told Newsweek.

My younger sister and I are both in our 50s. Our mother has dementia but is still at home. I am currently doing all the heavy ...

Friends are the family we choose, and if you ask us, it’s always a good idea to say just how much they mean to you. One of ...

There are straightforward options like, “To my dearest mom, on your special day: Happy birthday!” and “You’re simply the best.” Other thoughtful messages might extend a little longer, such as, “The ...

DEAR ABBY: 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 example: One night he was ...

Whether your aunt is the cool aunt who lets you stay up late playing games, the smart auntie who always gives the best advice, or the fun family member who you know is gonna save you an extra slice of ...

Dear Abby: My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However ...

My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However, they have ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

DEAR ABBY: My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However ...