How do I set a boundary without blowing up the family? And how do I stop letting her comments get under my skin?

My husband says I should pull back. My mother says, “That’s just how she is,” which somehow makes me feel even more alone.

Dear Annie: My sister and I used to be close. Not “talk every day” close, but close enough that I could call her with good ...

Dear Annie: I’ve had a dear friend for nearly a decade. He has been addicted to meth, heroin, alcohol—you name it. For years, I was the savior he ran to when everything fell apart. He’s married and ...

In the hope of reviving letter writing, BBC North West Tonight has launched a pen pal project.

My sister and I used to be close. Not “talk every day” close, but close enough that I could call her with good news or bad news and feel like she was on my side. Lately, I feel like I’m auditioning ...

Dear Annie: My sister and I used to be close. Not “talk every day” close, but close enough that I could call her with good news or bad news and feel like she was on my side. Lately, I feel like I’m ...

I’ve had a dear friend for nearly a decade. He has been addicted to meth, heroin, alcohol -- you name it. For years, I was the savior he ran to when everything fell apart. He’s married and has two ...

I’m not responsible for him, his actions or his children, and I will never be able to change or influence someone who doesn’t ...

I’ve had a dear friend for nearly a decade. He has been addicted to meth, heroin, alcohol -- you name it. For years, I was the savior he ran to when everything fell apart. He’s married and has two ...

I've had a dear friend for nearly a decade. He has been addicted to meth, heroin, alcohol – you name it. For years, I was the savior he ...