Amy Dickinson

Dear Amy: I am a woman in my mid-40s with two grown children. I have suffered with depression and anxiety for much of my life. I am on medication and...

Dear Amy: My husband and his cousin, "Jerry," are like brothers. Jerry and I got off on the wrong foot, because after agreeing to be best man at our very...

Dear Amy: My daughter, in third grade, made friends with a second-grader, "Lucy," who lives across the street. They go to the same school. The two girls were getting along great...

Dear Amy: My husband and I retired to a wonderful Southwestern city. Our two adult children are married and live in other parts of the country. They each have young...

Dear Amy: My daughter and granddaughter are coming to spend 10 days with us over the Christmas holidays. I am dreading the visit because my 3-year-old granddaughter is unable to...

Dear Amy: My youngest son "Thomas" dated "Allyssa" sporadically during high school. It was a volatile relationship (he's non-confrontational, she loves drama). Allyssa became pregnant at the end of his...

Dear Amy: I've been with "Angie" for about six months. We are both in our late-20's and are compatible in many ways. I could see planning a long future with...

Dear Amy: A few years ago, I offered to make a T-shirt quilt as a graduation gift for a co-worker's oldest son. She purchased the materials, and I provided the...

Dear Amy: My husband and I have a bright, high-functioning 16-year-old daughter. I have been teaching her how to perform basic household chores (I do the same with our 12-year-old...

Dear Amy: At 54, my mother, already blessed with two academically accomplished children in the eighth and 12th grades, says she wants to have a third child. I am nearly...