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A sad woman sitting in a wheelchair outside in a park. Image by motortion. Used with advice column on showing up for disabled friends.
Advice for Life

Showing Up for Disabled Friends

Her friends treat her differently now, and it hurts

By R. Eric Thomas | August 9, 2024
A 40th high school reunion, by Joe Sohm. Old classmates pose for a photograph on the steps of their school.
Advice for Life

50th High School Reunion Quandary

Putting one night in perspective

By R. Eric Thomas | August 2, 2024
cucumbers: sliced and whole. They are among the most hydrating vegetables of all.
Health

6 Healthy and Hydrating Veggies

Natural ways to munch your way to hydration

By Christina Manian, RDN | July 26, 2024
An unhappy couple, potentially considering if an open marriage is the answer. Image by Wavebreakmedia Ltd.
Advice for Life

Is an Open Marriage the Answer?

A loveless marriage, and a new connection

By R. Eric Thomas | July 26, 2024
A mother is miffed at her adult son, who's looking at his phone instead of at her. Used with Asking Eric column on when a son's affair angers mom. Image by Motortion
Advice for Life

Son’s Affair Angers Mom

She could’ve stopped it – if only she’d known

By R. Eric Thomas | July 19, 2024
A woman closes her eyes as she sips from a glass of red wine. Image by Antoniodiaz. Used with spouses' drinking differences advice column.
Advice for Life

Spouses’ New Drinking Differences

He’s changed, but she hasn’t changed – enough

By R. Eric Thomas | July 12, 2024
A frightened man, perhaps suffering from PTSD. Image by forever88
Health

Recognizing and Supporting Someone with PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder can spring from many sources, and we can help

By Jackie Richter, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | July 10, 2024
Man cooking meats and vegetables on a grill outside. If you plan to grill, take steps to do so safely. These healthy grilling tips can help.
Health

Healthy Grilling Tips

Mind the grill and your health

By Matthew Kadey, Environmental Nutrition | July 5, 2024
R. Eric Thomas of Asking Eric posing in a beautiful outdoor setting
Advice for Life

Meet R. Eric Thomas of “Asking Eric”

A new advice columnist shares his insights

July 5, 2024
Ask Amy final picture, for Amy Dickinson's parting wisdom on her last column: She walks down the road to her home of Freeville, with snow-covered fields and a big red barn in the background
Advice for Life

Parting Words from Amy Dickinson

Gems of wisdom and reflections on ‘retirement’

June 30, 2024

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