Family

woman in a therapy session dealing with a rocky relationship with her stepdaughter
Advice for Life

Rocky Relationship with Her Stepdaughter

Can the rift be healed?

By R. Eric Thomas | January 2, 2026
A worried man looks out the window. Image by Teeraphat sirisatonpun. A woman whose husband is a naturalized citizen is concerned about what could happen to him given the sweeping immigration crackdown in the US, but her friends lack empathy for her concerns.
Advice for Life

Friends Lack Empathy for Her Immigrant Husband

He’s legal, but her worries naturally persist

By R. Eric Thomas | December 26, 2025
Man lifting weights, hopefully avoiding the mistakes that sabotage your workout (including lifting weights that are too heavy). Image by Yuri Arcurs.
Health

6 Mistakes That Sabotage Your Workout

Make the most of your exercise time

By Heidi Godman, Harvard Health Letter | December 22, 2025
Unhappy man at home, still resentful of toxic employer. Image by Piksel
Advice for Life

Retiree Is Still Resentful of Toxic Employer

One year later, the ex-employee is hurt and confused

By R. Eric Thomas | December 19, 2025
Holiday pet safety tips - Siamese cat in a basket of Christmas bows
Family

9 Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Holiday Season

Ensure happy holidays for all

By Best Friends Animal Society | December 16, 2025
Man using a tablet at bedtime while his wife sleeps. He needs to understand the benefits of minimizing screen time. Image by Monkey Business Images.
Health

Screen Time and Health

Four benefits to cutting back

By Mysoon Ayuob, M.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | December 16, 2025
A person writing a Christmas card. Is it OK to share holiday greetings and divorce news at the same time?
Advice for Life

Combining Holiday Greetings and Divorce News

Is it OK to share divorce news in a Christmas card?

By R. Eric Thomas | December 12, 2025
Happy woman, by Tpibernik. Happiness and a positive attitude have been linked to multiple health benefits, but achieving that can be more difficult if happiness doesn’t come easily. Dr. Howard LeWine of Harvard Health offers tips on improving happiness.
Health

Improving Happiness When It’s Not Your Natural State

Tips for achieving a positive, sunny attitude

By Howard LeWine, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing | December 8, 2025
A pile of Christmas gifts on an old wooden table. By Sjhuls. Used with advice article on when gift exchange loses its luster
Advice for Life

When a Gift Exchange Loses Its Luster

Changing a tradition without hurt feelings

By R. Eric Thomas | December 5, 2025
A woman looks at her phone, tired of cleaning, as the cleaning bottles beside her indicate. Her inconsiderate brother has called last minute and is coming to visit,
Advice for Life

Inconsiderate Brother Angers Mum’s Caregiver

Even worse – that caregiver is his sister

By R. Eric Thomas | November 28, 2025

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