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DEAR ABBY: I am an active widower with five grown children. Although three of them live in the same city and two live in a city nearby, I havent heard from or seen them as often over the past few years as I would like. I realized recently that I miss their company and Id like them to call or see me more often.

DEAR ABBY: I have no family and few friends -- nobody close. My live-in girlfriend of two years and I argue constantly. We no longer share a bedroom, and I feel more like a roommate. I honestly feel Im being used for money. Her 24-year-old son died from an overdose two months ago, so I cant help but feel sorry for her. She isnt working, and I dont know when she can return.

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married 45 years. We are both retired and have hobbies to keep us busy. My problem is, he has so many friends that he doesnt have time for any of the things I would like us to do together. I seem to be the last person he wants to do anything with. I dont mind some alone time, but after a while, I feel lonely and left behind. If a vacation is planned, its always planned around his schedule.

DEAR ABBY: I have a much younger friend in another state, and we like to keep in touch. I prefer email, as Im elderly, hard of hearing and look after my husband, who is having cognitive problems. I have no household help. My husband and I are both on restricted medical diets that require cooking most meals from scratch and we both have many medical appointments. Therefore, my free time is limited.

DEAR ABBY: While my sister was incarcerated, she was evicted from her residence. She asked me if I would pack her belongings and store them for her in my garage for a couple of weeks until she got out, which I did. Well, a couple of weeks turned into a couple of months.

DEAR ABBY: You printed a letter from an individual whose failing, elderly friend made an abrupt change to his will ("Promise Withdrawn in Texas," Aug. 27). Because of the change, the elders entire estate will go to his live-in caregivers. The writer expressed surprise that the 90-year-old gentleman had reneged on his oft-repeated promise to name the individual in his will.

DEAR ABBY: For several years, I have gone to a medical specialist Ill call "Eric" for certain issues. Erics wife, "Nina," and I were very close friends. Our families celebrated holidays and special occasions together. However, over the course of our friendship, Nina shared many details about their personal lives with me. They are now separated.

DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, I "ran away from home" to get away from my adult children, and I finally made a life for myself. They were able to stay in the house because I continued to pay the mortgage. Their dad -- my ex -- and his family all lived nearby.

DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away two years ago. I hope you can give me some advice on how to deal with my 53-year-old daughter who never left home. We generally get along well. She does freelance art, but doesnt earn much. She contributes only $30 a month. Also, she has a driving phobia, so she doesnt drive. She expects me to drive her to various places.

DEAR ABBY: I read the letter from the woman who is feeling alone at 66 and pondering the purpose of life ("Living Life in Texas," July 25). Assuming shes in good health, shes a spring chicken compared to a 90-year-old. Allow me to offer some suggestions on how she can recapture the spark of wonder and amazement that lifes boundless opportunities offer. Im 68 and speak from experience.