Advice for Life

Newly married couple in car. By Mary Katherine Wynn. Although this woman adores her niece, she’s hesitant to attend the destination wedding, due to travel and cost. The niece’s mom has no patience for her hesitation. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson advises in this edition of “Ask Amy.”
Advice for Life

She’s Hesitant to Attend the Destination Wedding

But the bride’s mom says she must go

By Amy Dickinson | March 3, 2023
Two women on a park bench, both reading a newspaper, with their backs turned to each other. By motortion. A long-time friend has become so bossy about offering unsolicited advice that her friend has been avoiding her. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson advises in this edition of Ask Amy.
Advice for Life

Unsolicited Advice from Bossy Friend

Thirty-five years of friendship are at risk

By Amy Dickinson | February 24, 2023
sad woman, with husband trying to console her, despite the face that her stepchildren are still rude. Photo by Iakov Filimonov
Advice for Life

Stepchildren Are Still Rude After 10 Years

And their father does nothing to help

By Amy Dickinson | February 17, 2023
A worried woman with her head in her hands. The woman feels she's moved on after ending a long, terrible marriage, but now that she’s in love again, she fears dating after divorce.
Advice for Life

Fear of Dating After Divorce

Plus the ‘proper’ people to invite to a baby shower

By Amy Dickinson | February 10, 2023
Family party. Two mothers have communication issues with grown sons: one lied about a family gathering and two ignore her birthday. See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

Two Mothers’ Communication Issues with Grown Sons

One lied about a family gathering, and two ignore mom’s birthday

By Amy Dickinson | February 3, 2023
troubled father and his adult son on a couch. By Fizkes. A father suspects that one of his sons was the result of his ex-wife’s affair. Now, this dad desires DNA disclosure. See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

Divorced Dad Desires DNA Disclosure

Is it a good idea to share his suspicions with his grown son?

By Amy Dickinson | January 27, 2023
three generations of women by Pavel Losevsky. A woman’s DNA discovery leads to a new niece. Her brother wants nothing to do with his daughter, but the woman does. See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

DNA Discovery Leads to a New Niece

And to a miffed brother who wants to keep her out of the family

By Amy Dickinson | January 20, 2023
couple after argument. by Prostockstudio. Decades of marriage, including 20 years without sex. A frustrated husband asks, is there any hope? See “Ask Amy” has to say.
Advice for Life

This Long Marriage Includes a Lack of Intimacy

Frustrated husband longs for more

By Amy Dickinson | January 13, 2023
an overcrowded garage full of stuff. Image by Joni Hanebutt. "Is my husband a hoarder?" a wife wonder. He collects more and tosses nothing – and she’s had it. See what Ask Amy advises.
Advice for Life

Is My Husband a Hoarder?

Wife is reaching the end of her sanity

By Amy Dickinson | January 6, 2023
Wald Disney World entrance. image by Lucy Clark. A cheating, soon-to-be ex came on the family vacation his wife was paying for, despite her disapproval. See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
Advice for Life

Surprise! Ex Comes on the Family Vacation

Despite the soon-to-be ex-wife’s disapproval

By Amy Dickinson | December 30, 2022

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