Family

house porch peeling paint, credit Konstantin Pukhov. An annoyed neighbor is tired of an unkempt house and lawn. See what “Ask Amy” advises for improving the neighborhood.
Advice for Life

Annoyed Neighbor, Unkempt Home

Advice for improving the neighborhood

By Amy Dickinson | August 25, 2023
3 parrot friends, image by Vividpixels, for article on parrots making video calls and friends
Cathy M Rosenthal

Parrots Making Video Calls and Friends

Plus abused pets and wild feathered friends

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | August 18, 2023
A middle-aged man and older woman smiling at each other over outdoor dinner and glasses of red wine. Image by motortion. For article, Her son-in-law uses her granddaughter as a pawn, refusing to let them get together. What does “Ask Amy” advise for this controlling man?
Advice for Life

Controlling Man Is Breaking Mother-in-Law’s Heart

And he’s using his daughter as the pawn

By Amy Dickinson | August 18, 2023
couple fixing salad, image by Prostockstudio. For article on how to save on healthy food.
Health

7 Ways to Save Money on Healthy Food

And save money on health care down the road!

By Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Health.com | August 11, 2023
airport rushing people pulling suitcases, by Karin Hildebrand Lau. His procrastinating wife misses flights for their travels. They’ve missed planes and left the luggage in the car. See what “Ask Amy” advises.
Advice for Life

Procrastinating Wife and Air Travel Dilemma

They’ve missed planes and left the luggage in the car

By Amy Dickinson | August 11, 2023
smiling middle aged woman with hearing aids, image by Aaron Amat. for article on over-the-counter hearing aids
Health

Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids a Fit for You?

What you should know before purchasing

By Katie Dease, Au.D. | August 7, 2023
a dog with headphones and glasses looking at a tablet. By Vitaliy Nazarenko. For article on soothing anxious dogs.
Pets and Furry Friends

Two Methods for Soothing Anxious Dogs

These tried-and-true strategies have kept their pets calm

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | August 4, 2023
A woman looking concerned. From Monkey Business Images. For article on hurtful sorority sisters 45 years later.
Advice for Life

Hurtful Sorority Sisters Want to Reconnect

But the woman they hurt isn’t so sure

By Amy Dickinson | August 4, 2023
The words Vietnam War, and a flag peeking through torn and bullet-riddled metal armor. For article on family fallout from the Vietnam War.
Advice for Life

Family Fallout from the Vietnam War

Decades later, the brother wants to mend fences

July 28, 2023
Retro image of a burned-out hostess in her kitchen. From Petro Kladyk
Advice for Life

Burned-Out Hostess Wants an Invitation

The road goes both way, woman says

By Amy Dickinson | July 21, 2023

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