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concerned woman Justlight Dreamstime. A woman with social anxiety wants to welcome new neighbors while discouraging in-person interactions. See what “Ask Amy” advises.
Advice for Life

Social Anxiety and Neighborly Dilemma

Welcoming newcomers without interacting

By Amy Dickinson | October 24, 2022
Aging caregiver
Caregiving

'If Only' Moments

Writer Terri L. Jones looks back on providing care for her mother

By Terri L. Jones | October 18, 2022
grandmother and granddaughter together looking closely outside something outside. Image by Szefei, Dreamstime. Mom plays favorites, so Grandmom plays favorites with the disfavored granddaughter. Do two rights make a wrong? See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

Parental Favoritism and Grandparenting

Should Grandmom compensate for her granddaughters’ treatment?

By Amy Dickinson | October 14, 2022
Did you know that chili peppers are good for you? We look at the lore, the research, and at chili peppers for health benefits they provide.
Health

Chili Peppers for Health!

Turning up the heat and health benefits of cuisines around the globe

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | October 10, 2022
couple arguing. Photo by Wavebreakmedia Ltd, Dreamstime. A retired couple is wrangling over money and marriage – she wants money to do with as she wishes or she is out of the marriage.
Advice for Life

Money and Marriage, Retirement and Control

Retirees wrangle over the true cost of love

By Amy Dickinson | October 7, 2022
man petting cat Saletomic Dreamstime. For article on keeping an indoor cat happy
Cathy M Rosenthal

How to Keep an Indoor Cat Happy

An owner looks for ideas for his sole cat in his studio apartment

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | October 5, 2022
lots of junk foods, like cola, fries, onion rings, donut, candy, and more. Photo by Nina Firsova, Dreamstime. When two longtime friends were vacationing together, one got angry that the other wasn't snacking with her. Is there a snacking etiquette?
Advice for Life

Snacking Etiquette: Friend Expects Friend to Join In

Who is in the right here? See what Amy has to say

By Amy Dickinson | September 30, 2022
luxury accessible bathroom, photo by Bjorn Hovdal, Dreamstime. Many active adult communities have begun applying universal design principles in their residences to allow their residents to age in place.
Caregiving

Universal Design at Active Adult Communities

Aging in place while enjoying community perks

By Julie Stein | September 28, 2022
teenager in messy room. Photo by Elnur, Dreamstime. A mom is horrified at how messy her son’s dorm mates are. Parents need to teach an adulting checklist, she says! See what “Ask Amy” says.
Advice for Life

Adulting Checklist for Kids Leaving Home

Mom says she taught her son well, but she’s not so sure about other parents

By Amy Dickinson | September 23, 2022
an older couple holding hands. by Rawpixelimages Dreamstime. 45 years after a teen infatuation and both are single again. Can a romantic reconnection work for them? See what “Ask Amy” advises.
Advice for Life

Romantic Reconnection 45 Years Later

Can teenage infatuation be rekindled?

By Amy Dickinson | September 16, 2022

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