Family

husband and wife argument at home. Photo by Iakov Filimonov Dreamstime. He’s a good husband, but he won’t let his wife travel. See what Ask Amy tells this woman who feels trapped by her controlling husband.
Advice for Life

Wife Feels Trapped by Controlling Husband

He threatens divorce if she ‘dares’ to take a trip

By Amy Dickinson | April 22, 2022
Sad mature man. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. The writer was devastated after his ex-partner’s sudden death. Was he wrong to be mourning the death of an ex? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.
Advice for Life

Mourning the Death of an Ex

‘Was I wrong to grieve my ex-partner’s loss?’

By Amy Dickinson | April 12, 2022
"Zoodles" - noodles made from zucchini. Pasta may not be as unhealthy as we thought, and we can add these pasta alternatives to our plate for better health and tasty variety.
Food & Drink

Pasta Alternatives for Health and Variety

From whole wheat to ‘zoodles,’ here’s how to supplement this favorite food

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | April 8, 2022
Young child on an ATV. Despite parents' rules, in-laws take the 5-year-old grandson on ATV rides. See what Ask Amy says when grandparents ignore parents’ requests.
Advice for Life

When Grandparents Ignore Parents’ Safety Concerns

Who decides what’s right for a child?

By Amy Dickinson | April 5, 2022
Hope for Willow the guinea pig
From Our Readers

Hope for Willow the Guinea Pig

When the vet says nothing can be done

By Andrea | March 28, 2022
family argument at breakfast. Photo by Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. For article, This mother wants one last family vacation before the oldest goes off on his own, but the stubborn teenager refuses. See what Ask Amy says.
Advice for Life

One Final Family Vacation

Dear Amy, we want one last family vacation, but the 17-year-old refuses

By Amy Dickinson | March 25, 2022
couple walking in a park Photo by Trong Nguyen Dreamstime. For article, These three happiness tips can help you rise above the tensions of the past couple of years. They're easy but can make a positive difference.
Family

Three Happiness Tips

Counteracting the emotional deflation of the past couple of years

By Kelly Bilodeau, Harvard Health Blog | March 25, 2022
A pretty tray for a Mother's Day breakfast in bed. These creative tips can help you prepare for Mother's Day, to let your mum know much much you truly care, from gift ideas to feasts.
Family

Countdown to Mother's Day 2022

How to prepare for the big day

March 24, 2022
happy woman cooking pasta and vegetables in her kitchen. Photo by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz Dreamstime. For article on responses to uppity vegetarians and vegans
Advice for Life

The Best Responses to Uppity Vegetarians

Read advice from Amy Dickinson and her readers on this meaty topic

By Amy Dickinson | March 22, 2022
mourning man at coffin during funeral photo by Arne9001 Dreamstime. For article, Years after her divorce, this reader questions the etiquette of attending her ex-in-laws’ funerals. See what Ask Amy has to say.
Advice for Life

Etiquette on Attending Ex-In-Laws’ Funerals

Ask Amy on attending funeral services, years after a divorce

By Amy Dickinson | March 18, 2022

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