{keyword:loneliness

Dear Annie: I’m still crazy for my college girlfriend

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[ Dear Annie: When I was in college, I dated someone for a year. It was great, and I respected and loved her in every way. She went on to complete her studies, and I started working. We then went our separate ways, the reason being to give her more space to study and for … Read more

Dear Annie: If adult children avoid contact with their parents, there’s a reason

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[ Dear Annie: I’m stunned by the number of letters to advice columns from parents who gave their children everything and are devastated that their adult children refuse or limit contact with them. I can understand their disappointment and loneliness; it must be painful. There are people who believe that adult children are responsible for … Read more