Asking Eric: How do I tell my parents I have no interest in reconciling with my estranged brother?

I have no intentions of reconciling with him, as he did some horrible things to me 20 years ago which I can never forgive him ...

Dear Abby: When did it become acceptable to ignore a friend’s phone call?

And to all those people out there who cancel plans with their friends simply because you “received a better offer,” this is ...