Friendship crumbles amid a busy time for both parties
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May 27, 2025

Friendship crumbles amid a busy time for both parties

DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Carla” and I haven’t spoken for several years, which breaks my heart. Her son was getting married. The dress was evening cocktail attire. The venue was an hour and a half from where I live. I don’t drive. At the time, I was having financial difficulties and was worried about the attire and transportation to the venue.

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