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Recent content from Amy Dickinson

Ask Amy: Friend's tie to ex causes stress

Emotions are still too raw.

Ask Amy: Give up on estranged brother

Misunderstanding over money has driven him away.

Ask Amy: Friends drift apart over religion

They both are entitled to their own beliefs.

Ask Amy: Late mom's behavior still an issue

Five years after mother's death, sister-in-law clings to bad feelings.

Ask Amy: Wife braces for husband's adultery

His behavior reminds her of his earlier indiscretioins.

Ask Amy: Brother's wedding is scary

Fear of mother's bad behavior is causing anxiety.

Ask Amy: Should uncle foot bill for reunion?

The family is getting together in Paris.

Ask Amy: Gift instructions baffle guest

It all starts to smack of greed.

Ask Amy: Manipulative girlfriend a clear red flag

Behavior shows a lack of respect.

Ask Amy: Rude act likely doesn't impress boss

Invitation to conference was a chance to act classy.

Ask Amy: Wife wants to be a roommate

She's was never very demonstrative, but now it's gotten worse.

Ask Amy: Friend wonders about racist pals

It might be time to move on.

Ask Amy: Daughter's alcoholism frightens mother

The family has a painful history with addiction.

Ask Amy: Couple need wedding help

Tight budget doesn't allow for hiring food server.

Ask Amy: Dreading brother's upcoming visit

His last visit did not go well.

Ask Amy: Single man seeks dating advice

He hasn't been in a relationship for 15 years.

Ask Amy: Hubby thinks wife is too close to kids

He's upset that they call or text daily.

Ask Amy: Maid of honor rethinks the 'honor'

Bride doesn't want to invite her attendant's longtime boyfriend.

Ask Amy: Daughter resists manipulative mom

She doesn't trust her mother's motives.

Ask Amy: Adults' anger leads to kids' tears

Argument between two brothers trickles down to the children.

Ask Amy: Child-free man hates ball pit

He wants a break from Saturday mornings spent with his girlfriend's nieces.

Ask Amy: Missing cat takes toll on friendship

Friend is irked that the pet was allowed to roam outside.

Ask Amy: A failure to connect

Newcomer looking for ways to connect with the community.

Ask Amy: Online romance could be a trap

Older man exhibits a confuisng attitude toward young woman.

Ask Amy: Parents differ on hosting boyfriend

Dad doesn't want daughter having sex in his home.

Ask Amy: Long marriage has disintegrated

Husband's drinking is ruining his wife's life.

Ask Amy: Mom wonders about son's love life

They can talk about everything else but not his dating.

Ask Amy: Grandma irked by messy teen

Drill sergeant approach likely won't work.

Ask Amy: Readers tell how to cut the clutter

Suggestions pour in after complaint about adult kids leaving their stuff at parents' home.

Ask Amy: Teen needs to avoid ex's drama

If he keeps pushing, she should seek help from adults.

Ask Amy: Grandma crafts herself into a corner

She balks at making a gift for the child of her son's ex.

Ask Amy: Friend worried that best friend is 'other woman' in an affair

The evidence is hard to ignore.

Ask Amy: Ex seeks distance from husband's crimes

Impulse makes sense, but speaking out before the case is settled could backfire.

Ask Amy: Elder traveler wants to go solo

Jealous friends badger her for invitations to go along.

Ask Amy: Should mom become a tattletale?

She wonders about telling other parents what their kids are doing.

Ask Amy: Long-ago guilt refuses to fade

Husband still feels bad for the way he acted during his wife's pregnancy.

Ask Amy: Boyfriend's hoarding messes up relationship

Talk of consolidating their households is scary.

Ask Amy: Parents on fence over adultery

They're torn over what to tell their daughter.

Ask Amy: Sex edict rocks marriage

Couple likely is on the way to a divorce.

Ask Amy: Oversharing makes friend uncomfortable

Private person puzzled by social media's TMI.

Ask Amy: Should parents bail out daughter?

She has made a mess of her divorce.

Ask Amy: The nest is empty but not the closets

It's time for adult children to clear out their stuff.

Ask Amy: Is it too late to visit old flame?

Check your motives first.

Ask Amy: Boyfriend's priorities raise a red flag

He'd rather play video games than spend time with her.

Ask Amy: Bad news is hard to deliver

Sharing it doesn't make you a Debbie Downer.

Ask Amy: A lesson learned about chatty trainers

Distractions aren't helpful.

Ask Amy: Friends poach vacation rental

Ask Amy: Girlfriend's daughter has very cold shoulder

Ask Amy: Family's summer tradition comes to an end

Ask Amy: Small wedding becomes big deal

Ask Amy: Softball-playing dad should be thrown out

Ask Amy: Dating app revives old relationship

Ask Amy: Discovering secret stash alarms spouse

Ask Amy: In-law drama is intimidating

Ask Amy: Don't expect teen to expand their perspective

Ask Amy: Secret dinner sparks jealousy

Ask Amy: Sisters' feud casts pall over holidays

Ask Amy: Pastor's daughter prays for a break

Ask Amy: A well deserved salute to veterans

Ask Amy: Pandemic opposites make family gathering uncomfortable

Ask Amy: Plan for destination wedding needs addressing

Ask Amy: Don't assume others know you need help

Ask Amy: Brother drives a wedge between family members

Ask Amy: Mourner can't shake the blues

Ask Amy: Is there monkey business going on next door?

Ask Amy: Brother's past haunts his new family

Ask Amy: Wife has a right to her opinion on family finances

Ask Amy: Perplexed neighbor yearns for closure

Ask Amy: Estranged son is cut out of will

Ask Amy: Needy mom needs to step aside

Ask Amy: Partner holds all the financial strings

Ask Amy: Baby shower unleashes flood of bad will

Ask Amy: Alcoholic mom a bust as a grandma

Ask Amy: Let daughter chart her own course

Ask Amy: Turn off Facebook boor