Family

moody couple after disagreement. From Yuri Arcurs. After a dozen years without intimacy, this woman wants more – specifically, a new, or secondary, relationship. See what “Ask Amy” advises.
Advice for Life

Moving Along After Years Without Intimacy

She is “relatively young, healthy, and pretty” and wants more

By Amy Dickinson | April 28, 2023
woman eating alone, by Iakov Filimonov. A simple craving for meatloaf turns into a humiliating experience – then into a lesson learned and embraced. Lois Mills, co-host of the Silver and Sensational podcast, tells the tale.
Family

Meatloaf and Gossip

Learning to navigate through a new chapter of life

By Lois Mills | April 26, 2023
older woman watching TV and smiling, by Syda Productions. A retired woman is rethinking a self-imposed rule about when to read books and when to watch TV. See what “Ask Amy” says about books vs. TV.
Advice for Life

Books vs. TV: Retiring Old Rules

When to read vs. when to watch the boob tube

By Amy Dickinson | April 21, 2023
Pop dates for health. This popular nutrient-rich sweet gem is as nutritious as delicious. Add them to muffins, oatmeal, granola and more.
Health

Dates for Health – The Edible Kind

This Mediterranean fruit is packed with nutrients

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | April 14, 2023
Man leaving office upon retirement, with box and briefcase, with younger coworkers laughing behind his back. What is retirement etiquette when retiring from a company that disrespects you?
Advice for Life

Retirement Etiquette When Disrespected

Giving notice to a company that doesn’t appreciate you

April 14, 2023
scared dog in a yard. From William Wise. A woman’s adopted dog has anxiety issues, making it difficult for him to adjust to a loving home. See what “My Pet World” advises.
Cathy M Rosenthal

Adopted Terrier Has Anxiety Issues

Plus a ‘snood’ for a dog?

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | April 12, 2023
A large extended family around a dinner table. By Monkey Business Images. Poet and writer Cathy Hollister reflects on family gatherings and holiday celebrations – memorable events that serve up “comforts and jolts.”
Family

Celebrating with Loved Ones

Holidays with families have their ups and downs

By Cathy Hollister | April 11, 2023
woman taking medication from nurse, Katarzyna Bialasiewicz. A retired nurse shares how being called “sweetie” insults her and feels ageist, paternalistic, and misogynistic. See what “Ask Amy” thinks.
Advice for Life

Being Called ‘Sweetie’ Feels Insulting

Is this term of endearment really more ageist and misogynistic?

By Amy Dickinson | April 7, 2023
A sad border collie. Image by Tamara Bauer. Humor and hugs can be healing. Greg Schwem shares a heartwarming tale of companionship, beloved pets, grief, and healing.
Greg Schwem

Hugs Can Be Healing

When laughter takes a back seat

By Greg Schwem | March 31, 2023
a sad nurse or doctor wearing PPE and sitting on the floor of a hospital. Image by Syda Productions. A nurse is tired of hearing people complain about working from home. See what “Ask Amy” says about post-pandemic problems and perspectives.
Advice for Life

Post-Pandemic Problems and Perspectives

One nurse has had it with WFH complaints

By Amy Dickinson | March 31, 2023

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