DEAR ABBY: My best friend and I are talented artists. She receives a lot of attention for her work. She sells whenever she wants to, shows her work in New York and teaches at a prestigious school.
I have many successes in my career, but I have had to work very hard for everything. She hasn't. I am beginning to resent it because I'm growing exhausted from trying to accomplish my dreams.
I have also noticed that on occasions when I have asked my friend for help, she hasn't followed through. I am starting to conclude that she doesn't respect me. I must admit that the amount of attention she gets for her work frosts me.
Is there a chance to save this friendship, or should we part ways? Or, am I too selfish and jealous? -- TALENTED ARTIST IN CANADA
DEAR TALENTED ARTIST: Let me put it this way -- unless you are able to find it within yourself to forgive your friend for her success, then I doubt your friendship will continue much further.