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

Dear Abby advises a person who is struggling to help their best friend without giving her or her new boyfriend money.

Celia has been in a five-year relationship with an old friend I’ll call “Vince.” I think he is a nice guy, but not for her.