Nikki Haley keeps arguing that the country cannot afford the chaos and foolishness that surround Donald Trump. And Trump keeps proving her right.

DEAR HARRIETTE: I am a mother of two daughters, and I've developed a close friendship with another mom in my neighborhood who also has two daughters the same ages as mine. We've been meeting for coffee every Tuesday for the past year. However, over the past month, my friend has unexpectedly canceled our coffee dates with what seem like unusual excuses. While I understand that life can get busy, the consistency of these cancellations has left me feeling confused and a bit hurt. Our friendship has become an important part of my life, and the sudden change has me questioning whether I might have unintentionally done something to upset her. Our kids have also formed a bond, making the situation even more confusing. Part of me wants to reach out and ask if everything is OK or if there's something I may have said or done to cause any discomfort. On the other hand, I don't want to come across as confrontational or add unnecessary strain to what has been a positive connection. How should I approach this situation? — Estranged DEAR ESTRANGED: Stop taking this personally until you have gathered more information. Call your friend and ask her if she is OK. It could be that something is happening in her world that has disrupted her schedule. Tell her you are concerned about her since she has recently canceled your coffee dates. Tell her that you miss her, and your children miss her children. Listen to see what she says.

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