Advice for Life

three women fighting, by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz. Tired of Family Fights
Advice for Life

Tired of Family Fights

After decades of drama, one sibling has had enough

By Amy Dickinson | May 31, 2024
A woman's hands, typing on an Apple laptop. Image by Mimagephotography. Used with article 'For readers of Ask Amy"
Advice for Life

To Readers of ‘Ask Amy’

Big news from the advice columnist

By Amy Dickinson | May 24, 2024
depressed young man, by Dragoscondrea. Used with Ask Amy column on what to do with a troubled son at home
Advice for Life

Troubled Adult Son Living at Home

And his behavior is getting worse

By Amy Dickinson | May 17, 2024
sad, pensive man looking out the window, with concerns about sharing cancer news with friends and family
Advice for Life

Concerns Over Sharing Cancer News

Man worries more about his loved ones than himself

By Amy Dickinson | May 10, 2024
A couple sitting on a sofa looking away from each other during an argument. Images by Fizkes. Article on a wife who won't stop flirting with another man
Advice for Life

Still Flirting After All These Years

A new flirtation and news of an old affair could mark the end

By Amy Dickinson | May 3, 2024
An unhappy man, representing the hateful brother-in-law who has angered the family. Image by Nick Peters
Advice for Life

A Hateful Brother-in-Law

After 20 years in the family, his rudeness continues

By Amy Dickinson | April 26, 2024
Grandson’s Name and Family Secrets. Monkey Business Images
Advice for Life

Grandson’s Name and Family Secrets

The baby is to be named after a ‘monster’

By Amy Dickinson | April 20, 2024
family argument. These parents hold high standards for their children in college, but their daughter isn’t measuring up.
Advice for Life

Parents Hold High Standards for College

Should they loosen their standards?

By Amy Dickinson | April 12, 2024
A husband resents his wife’s closeness to adult children from her previous marriage, and he demands that she spend less time with them. See what advice columnist Amy Dickinson has to say.
Advice for Life

He Criticizes Her Closeness to Adult Children

Is he obsessive or is she?

By Amy Dickinson | April 5, 2024
guest room, by Yves Guillaume. Used with Ask Amy column on who controls the in-law suite
Advice for Life

Who Controls the In-Law Suite?

Parents believe their financial help gives them a say

March 29, 2024

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