DEAR ABBY: My best friend of more than 10 years, “Ian,” ghosted me! We used to talk about everything -- wives, children, jobs. We spent hours together and helped each other sort out our problems. He ...

I was used to casual touch and missed it when my 19-year relationship ended, and we divorced. Platonic touch between my friends and me became important when I was touch-starved. My dogs also help me ...

My best friend and I met in New York, and then we moved to Denver. Once we moved, our friendship changed, and he suddenly ghosted me. I tried to understand what I did wrong, but I'll never truly know.