Advice for Life

Sad mature man. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. The writer was devastated after his ex-partner’s sudden death. Was he wrong to be mourning the death of an ex? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
Advice for Life

Mourning the Death of an Ex

‘Was I wrong to grieve my ex-partner’s loss?’

By Amy Dickinson | April 12, 2022
Young child on an ATV. Despite parents' rules, in-laws take the 5-year-old grandson on ATV rides. See what Ask Amy says when grandparents ignore parents’ requests.
Advice for Life

When Grandparents Ignore Parents’ Safety Concerns

Who decides what’s right for a child?

By Amy Dickinson | April 5, 2022
family argument at breakfast. Photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. For article, This mother wants one last family vacation before the oldest goes off on his own, but the stubborn teenager refuses. See what Ask Amy says.
Advice for Life

One Final Family Vacation

Dear Amy, we want one last family vacation, but the 17-year-old refuses

By Amy Dickinson | March 25, 2022
happy woman cooking pasta and vegetables in her kitchen. Photo by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Dreamstime. For article on responses to uppity vegetarians and vegans
Advice for Life

The Best Responses to Uppity Vegetarians

Read advice from Amy Dickinson and her readers on this meaty topic

By Amy Dickinson | March 22, 2022
mourning man at coffin during funeral photo by Arne9001 Dreamstime. For article, Years after her divorce, this reader questions the etiquette of attending her ex-in-laws’ funerals. See what Ask Amy has to say.
Advice for Life

Etiquette on Attending Ex-In-Laws’ Funerals

Ask Amy on attending funeral services, years after a divorce

By Amy Dickinson | March 18, 2022
family fun at mealtime Photo by Alessandro Biascioli Dreamstime. For article, Her mother-in-law's cooking makes people sick! See what Ask Amy advises the daughter-in-law, who values tasty, healthy family meals.
Advice for Life

Help! My Mother-in-Law Can’t Cook!

The family appreciates bonding at meals, but one person’s cooking makes them ill

March 15, 2022
Angry woman Photo by Curaphotography Dreamstime. For article, The book club drama, seemingly aimed at her, sends this member spiraling in an angry plot twist. See what Ask Amy has to say.
Advice for Life

Advice: Book Club Gossip Raises Woman’s Hackles

By Amy Dickinson | March 11, 2022
Photo of about 14 palms of hands painted with a red heart. For article, Ask Amy: our son is in a polyamorous relationship
Advice for Life

Advice from Amy: So Your Son Is Polyamorous

It is what it is?

By Amy Dickinson | March 8, 2022
man on laptop photo by prostockstudio dreamstime. For Ask Amy column on a romance scam
Advice for Life

Advice from Amy: Romance Scam or the Real Thing?

Perhaps these red flags are not heart shaped after all

By Amy Dickinson | March 4, 2022
sad lonely woman photo by motortion dreamstime. For article, Advice from Amy: Mourning Non-Existent Grandchildren
Advice for Life

Advice from Amy: Mourning Non-Existent Grandchildren

When our grown children won’t have children of their own

By Amy Dickinson | March 1, 2022

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