Dear Abby | Friendship declines with distance

Dear Abby: It’s painful to reach out to a friend and get so little in return
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Dear Abby: How can I keep a long-distance friendship going?
My husband and I moved, and while I've tried to keep connected with a friend, it's hard to do when we're far apart. What would you advise?
DEAR ABBY: Friendship declines with distance
Fifteen years ago, after six years of marriage, my husband and I moved 3,000 miles away from everyone I knew. I wasn’t in favor of the move and
Dear Abby: Should I give up on keeping this long-distance friendship alive?
I convinced my husband we should move somewhere else so we could retire and be more financially secure. We compromised, but it is still far from my old hometown. I have tried hard to stay connected to Gayle.
Dear Abby | Friendship declines with distance after couple relocates
Some relationships are situational. You can’t do all the work of maintaining a long-distance friendship if Gayle isn’t willing to put forth some effort. All you will get is more frustration. You have referred twice in your letter to your original hometown,
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