Dear Amy: I recently completed genetic testing and learned that my brother and I are half-siblings. We have the same mother, but we do not have the same father. Fortunately, my mother (who is in her late 80s) is still living, so I asked her about our fathers. She said that my dad was sterile, so she and my dad used IVF to have my brother and me. I was not too surprised to learn that my brother ...Dear Amy: Six years ago, my two adult stepdaughters confronted us with their "concerns" that their mother and I knew that our 17-year-old son smoked marijuana. We did know about his pot use and clearly explained the steps we were already undertaking in getting him the help he had recently requested. Our stepdaughters immediately alerted DCFS. A conviction would have destroyed our ...Dear Timid: Since you are in therapy, I don't want to interfere with any advice your therapist might give or any conclusions you reach after talking through this issue. But you are right not to expect your assaulter to remember, or to admit, what he did. If you can go to the reunion with that understanding, then it might be a good choice to go.Annie Lane on Mar 15, 2024. Dear Annie: Please give me your opinion. I am an 84-year-old widow. I have one child, a son, and one grandchild in town. My other children live hours away. I no longer drive. I am financially independent and have someone to come clean twice a month, drive me to run errands, go to the doctor, do grocery shopping and ...How long will it take to get an interview for an H-1B visa stamp? Am I eligible for a visa interview waiver? How do I get one? Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice c...Apr 26, 2024 · No Good Can Come From Discussing This Further. Life Advice / Miss Manners / Apr 26, 2024. DEAR MISS MANNERS: A 30-year friendship with my neighbor was threatened when he sent my wife an overt text message expressing his feelings for her. She was flabbergasted, and responded by simply stating, "I love my husband." He then texted back "I'm sorry."Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on Oct 5, 2022. Dear Amy: My wife and I are both retirees. We have been together for a total of 32 years. All of our retirement income goes into a shared bank account. About six months ago, out of the blue my wife told me that she wanted a divorce. She explained that due to reasons having to do with …4 days ago · Life Advice / Dear Abby / May 12, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I'm a 67-year-old father to a wonderful daughter. She has decided to stay with her boyfriend, who recently got out of jail for stealing $200,000 from his grandparents. Because of this, I do not want to leave her a large sum of money when I pass.Life Advice / Dear Annie / Apr 09, 2024. Dear Annie: I'm 74 years of age, and I rent a room from a lady who has a 15-year-old son. I pay $600 a month for rent. I pay her $350 in cash, and I work off the other $250 by cleaning and cooking. I vacuum and make her bed and clean the restrooms.Dear Annie: I'll be married for 25 years this coming June, 30 years together. My husband is great, but he is not interested in sex anymore. He told me, "It's just not important to me." I'm in my mid-40s and am desperate for intimacy and affection. But aside from that, I enjoy my family dynamics. I don't want to break that up for my own selfish ...— Natalie. Dear Natalie: I agree — but I also believe that in a family there is an additional category: Our problems. ===== (You can email Amy Dickinson at [email protected] or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.) ©2024 Amy Dickinson.Balancing Boundaries. Annie Lane on Feb 22, 2024. Dear Annie: We have a female friend that we have known for years. She lives alone and lost her leg a few years ago, which has limited her ability to venture out. We have made sure to invite her to events like baby showers and our Christmas cookie exchange, which she tells us are a big deal for ...Struggling to Make and Keep Friends in a New City. Annie Lane on Apr 13, 2024. Dear Annie: I have a friend, "Donna," who lives in another state. We've been friends for three years. Due to past trauma of being cheated on, I have trust issues, not just in relationships but friendships as well. I've damaged and even lost a few friends because of ...By Annie Lane. Story of Son's Recovery to Inspire Families of Addicts. Life Advice / Dear Annie / May 24, 2024. Dear Annie: My son survived heroin addiction 18 years ago. He was quite young and only used the drug for around two years, but they were a terrifying two years.May 17, 2024 · Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order "How to Be Popular."Annie Lane on May 24, 2024. Dear Annie: My son survived heroin addiction 18 years ago. He was quite young and only used the drug for around two years, but they were a terrifying two years. During that time, I helped enroll him in a methadone program, a live-in program (three times) and other programs. People around me were critical and told me ...Abigail Van Buren on Apr 19, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I have a 25-year-old niece, "Meadow," who embraces the hippie lifestyle. She's kind and sweet and loves everyone. She has also opposed "the Establishment." She's heavily tattooed and has several facial piercings and thick underarm hair. My son is the complete opposite.Dear Annie: I'll be married for 25 years this coming June, 30 years together. My husband is great, but he is not interested in sex anymore. He told me, "It's just not important to me." I'm in my mid-40s and am desperate for intimacy and affection. But aside from that, I enjoy my family dynamics. I don't want to break that up for my own selfish ...Life Advice / Dear Abby / May 12, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I'm a 67-year-old father to a wonderful daughter. She has decided to stay with her boyfriend, who recently got out of jail for stealing $200,000 from his grandparents. Because of this, I do not want to leave her a large sum of money when I pass.Dear Optimist: It sounds like your father was a wonderful man and that his optimistic outlook was invaluable in your upbringing. I'm going to use your letter as an opportunity to offer 10 suggestions for reaching your New Year's resolutions: 1. Write down your resolutions. This will help you focus. 2. Be practical with your goals.By Annie Lane. Dear Annie: I have been married now for just over three decades to who I thought was the love of my life. For years, I have noticed that my husband regards his birth family to be No ...Dear Amy: I was so sad and embarrassed to learn that my ex-husband was involved in corporate crimes during the time we were married. One of two cases and the related court dockets and evidence reveal participation in a complex scheme that resulted in the plaintiff company being awarded a huge settlement. I quietly left the marriage and took a work assignment halfway across the country to ...Dear Amy: My husband and I, along with a lot of other people our age, have not been able to recover from the pandemic. We are both active 75-year-olds and have been married 55 years. It seems like everyone's forgotten that most people over 65 are retired and have no young children. They don't have jobs and colleagues to return to. They don't have young children to keep them busy through ...Annie Lane on May 3, 2024. Dear Annie: My mother, who is now 62, has always been a dominant personality, keen on having things go her way. I'm 34, an independent graphic designer, and I pride myself on being self-sufficient and creative. But every time I share aspects of my life with her -- be it career choices, romantic partners or even ...Annie Lane on May 24, 2024. Dear Annie: My son survived heroin addiction 18 years ago. He was quite young and only used the drug for around two years, but they were a terrifying two years. During that time, I helped enroll him in a methadone program, a live-in program (three times) and other programs. People around me were critical and told me ...Dear Amy: I was married to a wonderful woman for 30 years. We raised five children together and had our ups and downs, but overall I felt that we had a solid marriage. After our youngest left the nest my wife, almost immediately, became a different person. I know she had a case of Empty Nest Syndrome. She befriended single women and started going out frequently. She lost interest in saving the ...Ask Amy: Father and daughter disconnect over disclosure. Life Advice / Ask Amy / May 13, 2024. Dear Amy: In 1964, I met my wife “Laura” and her infant baby “Beth.” (Laura had gotten pregnant with a married man.) Laura and I were married, and I adopted Beth when she was 1 year old. We raised Beth as my biological daughter and never heard ...Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our mid-60s and have been married for almost 50 years. We married and started our family very early in life. My problem, I'm sure, is shared by many women my age. My husband can't stop ogling other women in public. He is always secretly looking up the sexually dressed women and videos.Dear Amy: I work in a busy hair salon. I have many loyal customers and while they're in the chair, we talk a lot and share personal information. I've gotten to know some of these clients very well, as they show me photos of their kids and spouses (and sometimes their pets). Recently I was on an online site where people anonymously post items (with photos) detailing how they are "datingAbby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: "Abby's Favorite Recipes" and "More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby." Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)Having Fun Beyond the Party Scene. Annie Lane on Apr 26, 2024. Dear Annie: I've always disliked house parties. During the first ones I'd been invited to, I had to leave early due to the loud music, vulgar dancing and drunk classmates -- an environment that would only make me feel anxious, disgusted and sick.Henry Cavill is going from "The Witcher" to the witching hour: The actor is expecting his first child with entertainment executive Natalie Viscuso, The Times has confirmed. The "Justice League" and "The Tudors" alum alluded to the life update Monday in New York at the red-carpet premiere for his latest film, "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare."Trust Troubles: Honoring Wishes Over Transparency. Annie Lane on Apr 21, 2024. Dear Annie: My 96-year-old mother has two children -- me and my older sibling, "Jennifer." Our mother's trust originally had Jennifer as trustee, but she moved to the West Coast, about 2,000 miles away. A year and a half before Jennifer moved, she tried to steal some ...Mother-in-Law Love. Annie Lane on Apr 15, 2024. Dear Annie: I have been married for 15 years. A little over a year ago, I started having an affair with an ex-girlfriend. The affair ended a month ago. It is over and done with. I am not sure if I should tell my wife about it or just keep it a secret.May 01, 2024. Ask Natalie: “Canceled” in your small town and not sure what to do? Is it okay to still grieve the death of your abusive mother? DEAR NATALIE: I recently made a comment online that was taken out of context and blew up on social media in my small town. Now, I’m facing backlash from people in my community.St. Patrick's Day Inspiration. Annie Lane on Mar 17, 2024. Dear Readers: Happy St. Patrick's Day. Here are some famous and uplifting Irish blessings to add a little sunshine to your day. An Old Irish Blessing for St. Patrick's Day. "May your days be many and your troubles be few. / May all God's blessings descend upon you.Life Advice / Miss Manners / Apr 26, 2024. DEAR MISS MANNERS: A 30-year friendship with my neighbor was threatened when he sent my wife an overt text message expressing his feelings for her. She was flabbergasted, and responded by simply stating, "I love my husband." He then texted back "I'm sorry."— Natalie. Dear Natalie: I agree — but I also believe that in a family there is an additional category: Our problems. ===== (You can email Amy Dickinson at [email protected] or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.) ©2024 Amy Dickinson.Dear Amy: My stepson and his wife and 3-year-old daughter live in Hawaii. My wife and I are on the West Coast. We visit them several times a year, and they visit over the Christmas holidays when they can. The times we spend together are always warm and drama-free. We're on good terms, and I adore them. My one issue is our daughter-in-law. While sweet as she can be, she video calls every day, ...Abigail Van Buren on Apr 19, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I have a 25-year-old niece, "Meadow," who embraces the hippie lifestyle. She's kind and sweet and loves everyone. She has also opposed "the Establishment." She's heavily tattooed and has several facial piercings and thick underarm hair. My son is the complete opposite.Natalie has had a national digitally-syndicated advice column with UExpress since 2016. This column explores the relationships that surround love, work, family and ourselves. …Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. For everything you need to know about wedding planning, order "How to Have a Lovely Wedding." Send your name and mailing address, plus check or ...Life Advice / Dear Annie / May 21, 2024. Dear Annie: My brother-in-law passed away 10 years ago, and tragically, my sister, his wife, passed on two years later, leaving behind their three boys: "Tom" (14), "Freddie" (17) and "Dennis" (22). Initially, my wife and I offered to take in Tom, the youngest, but the boys wanted to stay together.Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. For an excellent guide to becoming a better conversationalist and a more sociable person, order "How to Be Popular."Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in "What Every Teen Should Know."Strange Brew. Take It From The Tinkersons. The Argyle Sweater. The Barn. The Fortune Teller. The Lockhorns. The Other Coast. The Pajama Diaries. Wallace The Brave.Ask Amy: Young parents tangle over custody. Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on Nov 27, 2023. You should then explain to her that your goal is for her to show her best self and to treat others well. She doesn’t seem ready to do that, but when she is, you’ll try again. Dear Amy: I didn’t like your tone with “Dog Tired.”.Dear Amy: I recently returned from a week-long visit to help my 90-year-old father, whereupon my husband of 46 years sat me down and said he had contacted a lawyer to file for a divorce, rented an apartment, and wanted me to sell our brand-new home. He has ALWAYS been a good, solid, loving partner up to this point. I was completely blindsided by this. He says there's no affair. He doesn't want ...DEAR MISS MANNERS: We live in a 55+ community on a golf course. One woman, who is very heavy, always wears a knee-high or above-the-knee skirt when golfing. She is actually the only woman here who does. When it comes time for her to pick up or put down her ball, all the men look away and the other women say nothing. It's hard to watch.Enduring Love Beyond Addiction. Annie Lane on Apr 28, 2024. Dear Annie: I lost my 32-year-old son (the baby of my three kids) almost two years ago to a fentanyl overdose; we all battled his addiction right along with him for more than a decade. He was in and out of jail, and actually skipped out on a court-ordered rehab (which of course led to ...Dear Amy: I'm a senior woman, divorced for more than half my life. Recently I've hired a worker (30 years younger than I) to update my home, which badly needed some work done. During the time he's been working in my home, we've become friendly. I sincerely respect him and strongly believe he respects me, as well. Lately I find myself having fantasies about us becoming "friends with ...Annie Lane on Mar 6, 2024. Dear Annie: I have a son who's going to be 3 in August. He's been going through the "Terrible Twos," and as you can imagine, it's been terrible. His thing right now is that he will throw a fit, and then when he's done, he will wrap his arms around me and say, "I love you, Mommy!" Well, my husband's aunt has rolled ...Abby shares more than 100 of her favorite recipes in two booklets: "Abby's Favorite Recipes" and "More Favorite Recipes by Dear Abby." Send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $16 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on Mar 21, 2024. Dear Amy: I recently met a nice older man online. After a few emails and phone calls, “Rob” and I went on several dates. Despite the difference in our ages (I'm 30, and he's closer to 60), we have many common interests and enjoy spending time together. Romantically, he is quite shy.Life Advice / Dear Abby / Apr 27, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I am a teacher. I have a young son, and I love being off when he is out for school holidays and spending summers together. I feel I have the best of both worlds. I recently married a woman who is 14 years younger than me and is also a teacher. My wife hates the profession.Meditation and gratitude journals are great ways to slow down. There are many other methods as well. There is a profound Navy Seal saying: "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast." I'm going to ask my readers for some tips on to slow down and enjoy life. Dear Annie: I sympathize with "Bewildered and Beleaguered by Family," who "always got abuse ...Dear Amy: My husband and I have a very sweet 8-year-old son. His dad and I adore him. We’re having a great time going through life together. Recently he has been emotional and sensitive. He has said several times that he doesn’t want to grow up. When I ask him why, he says he’ll miss all of the things we do together, like reading together ...Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin on May 1, 2024. DEAR MISS MANNERS: There are so many requests to give donations at the checkout line these days -- sometimes multiple times in a day! I do give to worthy causes, but I have been asked at every visit to a particular grocery store, where I shop almost daily, for a contribution.Setting Boundaries and Seeking Balance. Annie Lane on May 14, 2024. Dear Annie: I have a younger co-worker who I met at a work social event, and we started talking a bit about novels we are writing as a hobby. A few weeks later, he came by my cubicle to ask me more about writing, so I gave him a few resources to a local writers …Dear Amy: My husband and I, along with a lot of other people our age, have not been able to recover from the pandemic. We are both active 75-year-olds and have been married 55 years. It seems like everyone's forgotten that most people over 65 are retired and have no young children. They don't have jobs and colleagues to return to. They don't have young children to keep them busy through ...St. Patrick's Day Inspiration. Annie Lane on Mar 17, 2024. Dear Readers: Happy St. Patrick's Day. Here are some famous and uplifting Irish blessings to add a little sunshine to your day. An Old Irish Blessing for St. Patrick's Day. "May your days be many and your troubles be few. / May all God's blessings descend upon you.Smile! Annie Lane on Apr 20, 2024. Dear Annie: I notice many readers have problems and anxieties. Maybe something my mother taught me will help them. She lost two husbands to illness and had a chronic illness herself. We almost lost my brother on the same day my dad died. She raised three boys in a small town taking any job available.Dear Annie: When my parents divorced, they could barely stand to be in the same room with each other. This went on into my adulthood. One day, several years ago, I called my father and asked him to remove a negative post on Facebook he had made about my mom. He had made a post calling her a liar, among other things.Apr 24, 2024 · I Just Called To Complain About Joe'. Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin on Apr 24, 2024. DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have been mortified, twice, by close friends while talking on the phone. They each told a story about another friend who repeatedly annoys them with a certain behavior. It was only later that I realized they were ...Woman Yearns For Appreciation In Relationship. DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm a 30-year-old woman who's fallen hard for a man I feel doesn't truly love me. I've been with my partner for five years now, and while I love him dearly, I can't shake the feeling that he doesn't appreciate everything I do for us as a couple. I find myself going above and beyond ...Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on Mar 21, 2024. Dear Amy: I recently met a nice older man online. After a few emails and phone calls, “Rob” and I went on several dates. Despite the difference in our ages (I'm 30, and he's closer to 60), we have many common interests and enjoy spending time together. Romantically, he is quite shy.Annie Lane on Mar 31, 2024. Dear Readers: Wishing each of you a happy Easter and happy springtime. Below are some quotes for inspiration, hope and joy. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. "'Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees filled all the air with fragrance and with joy." William Shakespeare. "April hath put a spirit of youth in everything."DEAR ABBY: My narcissistic father feels entitled to do whatever he pleases. He has always insisted that since he makes the money, far more than my mother's income, he should be waited on and cleaned up after. If he stays in my home, he leaves messes everywhere. He's 70, but he acts like a 4-year-old.DEAR HARRIETTE: I read your response to "Betrayed By Love, Torn by Loyalty," whose best friend is now dating her ex. I can relate. Years ago, the father of my three children left me and our marriage for my then-best friend. I was confiding in her about personal things, and I was pregnant with our third child.... dear without bevitore mortuaria imbarcazioni seguirete passeggia circondare catturi accompagnarvi rilasci distrarti occupassi jacksonville ciabatte ...April 10, 2024. Ask Natalie: Son wants to move back home but doesn't want to pay you rent? Had a baby and now your husband belittling everything you do? DEAR NATALIE: My 22-year-old son and his girlfriend want to move in with us to save money. They both work in the food industry and just can't seem to make ends meet.Life Advice / Miss Manners / Apr 26, 2024. DEAR MISS MANNERS: A 30-year friendship with my neighbor was threatened when he sent my wife an overt text message expressing his feelings for her. She was flabbergasted, and responded by simply stating, "I love my husband." He then texted back "I'm sorry."Celebrating Passover and Earth Day. Annie Lane on Apr 22, 2024. Dear Annie: Over the years, I have worked in day care centers for 2-year-olds, and my husband is a speech therapist. I have a family friend who is raising a 2-year-old from the community. We see their child continuously and think that he is behind developmentally, especially …Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. What teens need to know about sex, drugs, AIDS and getting along with peers and parents is in "What Every Teen …Ask Amy: Dad wants eviction, not connection. Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on May 5, 2022. Dear Amy: My girlfriend and I have been together for over 10 years and have three kids together, ages 7, 4, and 2 years old. Once our first was born, I gave up going out and drinking — no complaints. I feel like the kids are well taken care of.. Annie Lane on May 4, 2024. Dear Annie: I grew up never allowedLife Advice / Dear Abby / May 01, 2024. DEAR ABBY: I am a l Making Peace With Family Estrangement. Annie Lane on Mar 12, 2024. Dear Annie: Sixteen years ago, I separated from my wife, as we were headed toward a divorce. Her father, "Bob," just lost it; he was so angry over the divorce. He swore to me that he would do everything he could and spend his last dime to take my sons away from me. Worried About How Lonely My Life Will Be. Annie Lane on Annie Lane on May 20, 2024. Dear Annie: After reading the letter from "Family Friend," who is concerned about the development of the 2-year-old child of a friend, I wanted to share … Setting Boundaries and Seeking Balance. An...
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