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contractor doing electrical work. photo by Antoniodiaz Dreamstime. The “cougar” – an older woman – finds herself attracted to a much younger man – the contractor working on her house, no less. See what Ask Amy advises.
Advice for Life

A Cougar Hears the Call: An Older Woman’s Dilemma

To act on her feelings or not, that is the question Ask Amy answers

By Amy Dickinson | August 19, 2022
Concerned woman looking at laptop. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. Longtime friends ghosted her and cut off contact, but now she is concerned for their health. Should she reach out? See what Ask Amy says.
Advice for Life

Ghosted by Longtime Friends

But now concerned about their health – should we reach out?

By Amy Dickinson | August 12, 2022
unhappy dieter with a pepper on his plate - photo by Simone Van Den Berg, Dreamstime. Is it okay to cheat on a diet? Or should I follow my weight-loss diet strictly and carefully and always avoid “cheat meals”?
Health

Should I Cheat on a Diet?

The pros and cons of ‘cheat meals’

By Matthew Kadey, Environmental Nutrition | August 12, 2022
girl and dog silhouette Photo by Christinlola Dreamstime. Julia Nunnally Duncan shares her nostalgic poem, “True Friend,” with Boomer readers. Her 1960s sentiment touches all who have loved a dog.
From Our Readers

‘True Friend’

For Laddie

By Julia Nunnally Duncan | August 11, 2022
Lucy at Madam Tussauds, New York. Photo by Rorem, Dreamstime. The on-screen marriage of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in "I Love Lucy" can provide inspiration and these five lessons to other couples.
Family

5 Marriage Tips from “I Love Lucy”

What Lucy and Ricky demonstrated about strong relationships

By Charlie Fletcher | August 10, 2022
After three divorces, a 65-year-old woman suspects she’s been ‘love bombing’ and sabotaging her own happiness. See what Ask Amy advises.
Advice for Life

Divorcee Accuses Herself of ‘Love Bombing’

Could she have been sabotaging her own happiness for all these years?

By Amy Dickinson | August 5, 2022
corn on the cob in a basket, held by a farmer in a cornfield. Photo by Pramote Polyamate, Dreamstime. You can reap the abundance of health benefits of corn, from whole grain and digestive perks to nutrients and antioxidants.
Health

The Health Benefits of Corn

This favorite summertime side dish is surprisingly good for you

By Cynthia Sass, M.P.H., RD, Health.com | July 29, 2022
wife and husband in therapists' office. Photo by Prostockstudio, Dreamstime, for Ask Amy advice column on woman married to an 'empty shell' of a husband
Advice for Life

Marriage to an ‘Empty Shell’ Must Change

After 40 years, he still refuses to connect emotionally, and his wife has had enough

By Amy Dickinson | July 29, 2022
angry granddaughter - photo by Dmytro Zinkevych Dreamstime. Her 12-year-old challenging granddaughter has added a transitioning friend to the complicated mix, and Grandma is exhausted.
Advice for Life

A Challenging Granddaughter

She’s already a handful, and her transitioning friend complicates things

By Amy Dickinson | July 15, 2022
grandmom and grandkid making eggs. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. These three easy-to-make, delicious, kidney-friendly recipes help caregivers provide nutritious meals for elderly parents in their care.
Caregiving

3 Quick, Kidney-Friendly Recipes for Elderly Parents

July 12, 2022

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