Dear Abby: My lifelong friend has started acting weird — and she won’t tell me why
A reader expresses concern about her lifelong friend, Marie, who has become increasingly difficult to be around. The reader notes that Marie's behavior has changed over the years, leading to less time spent together. Dear Abby suggests exploring the reasons behind Marie's attitude and considering her living situation carefully.
- ▪The reader has a long-standing friendship with Marie, who has become increasingly 'prickly'.
- ▪Marie is divorced, has no children, and struggles with her living situation.
- ▪The reader's family is concerned about Marie's behavior around children.
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Dear Abby Lifestyle Dear Abby: My lifelong friend has started acting weird — and she won’t tell me why By Dear Abby Published June 7, 2026, 3:00 a.m. ET Dear Abby advises a reader on how to deal with her friend's sudden change in attitude. WavebreakmediaMicro - stock.adobe.com See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google DEAR ABBY: A group of us friends grew up together and have remained connected over the decades. Many have died off, however, leaving three of us who are very close. One of the three, “Marie,” has grown increasingly “prickly” with each passing year. When I have mentioned it to her, she says, “Love me anyway!” We do love her, but we find ourselves spending less and less time around her. Marie is divorced and has no children.
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