Ask Amy: My wife has become a mean drunkDear Amy: Every time she gets drunk, she attacks me and brings up how much better off she and I would be if I hadn’t spent my savings staying near my “fat loser daughter.” July 17, 2023
Ask Amy: My mother-in-law put down my degree at graduationDear Amy: She said that my graduation ceremony was really for my husband because he supported me through school. July 16, 2023
Ask Amy: Writers’ group dominated by one personDear Amy: I’m ready to shout: “Will you please just shut up?!” July 15, 2023
Ask Amy: My milestones are not acknowledged at workDear Amy: My milestone anniversary with the company passed without note, as did a milestone birthday. When I had major surgery . . . nothing. July 14, 2023
Ask Amy: My friend never repaid a loanDear Amy: Nearly a year ago Thomas asked for a loan of $1,000 to catch up on child support. We agreed that he could pay me back in cash – or do work around my house. Nothing has ever happened. July 13, 2023
Ask Amy: Grandma not following parents’ rules set for childrenDear Amy: We don’t allow our children to be on social media and Grandma A helped our older child create an account to use at her house. July 12, 2023
Ask Amy: My husband is always on his phoneDear Amy: Even when our 11-month-old is practicing walking, he holds her by the arm as he walks with his eyes glued to his other hand, which is holding the phone. July 11, 2023
Ask Amy: My daughter never answers texts or voicemailsDear Amy: I’m getting fed up with her inability to somehow confirm with me that she’s received my texts – even with a “thumbs up” icon. July 10, 2023
Ask Amy: I suspect domestic violenceDear Amy: I have no evidence beyond my suspicions, and wonder if I should ask more? If so, what do I say? If her stories are true, I will embarrass her greatly and that’s not my intention. What would you advise? July 09, 2023
Ask Amy: I dislike new couples joining our Saturday dinnersMethinks that you are not actually that much fun, writes Amy Dickinson. July 08, 2023
Ask Amy: My son is invited only to the wedding ceremony — not the receptionDear Amy: I told her that we would not be spending thousands of dollars (flights, hotel, rental car, gifts) for a 15-minute ceremony. Her response was, “You can come, and he can sit in the hotel.” July 07, 2023
Ask Amy: My girlfriend’s parents pretend I don’t existDear Amy: I’m an out and proud gay woman. Two years ago, I met a wonderful girl. We had an instant connection and started dating. After initially sneaking around, she told her parents about us. July 06, 2023
Ask Amy: Continue your current ghosting campaignDear Amy: After declining her invitations many times, I am at a loss. I avoid her calls. This leads to her texting, which I also now ignore. When all else fails, she SHOWS UP at our house. July 05, 2023
Ask Amy: Adult son makes a good living, but it’s not enough for my parentsDear Amy: How can I get them to stop offering unsolicited career and education advice to my son? July 04, 2023
Ask Amy: We just bought a house, and now husband wants a new ATV and a newer houseDear Amy: I am starting to feel like I’m being used and that he only loves me when he gets items. July 03, 2023
Ask Amy: Childhood development expert horrified her granddaughter is in a toddler cheer squadDear Amy: I am sick to my stomach that my granddaughter is not receiving typical child-focused, play-based learning opportunities, but has been put into a program that appears to be sexualizing young girls. July 02, 2023
Ask Amy: My friend insists on having her elderly cat move in with me while she’s awayDear Amy: Keeping her cat at my house so he can have company puts my own health at risk. July 01, 2023
Ask Amy: Granddad’s bad habit puts newborns at riskDear Amy: We don’t want to hinder a relationship, but the drinking hasn’t stopped, and we’re worried about safety and setting a healthy example for our kids. June 30, 2023
Ask Amy: We told him not to come to the wedding, but we still wanted his moneyDear Amy: In the past, Uncle Dave has given family members wedding checks in excess of $1,000. The bride says she was counting on receiving the same type of gift. June 29, 2023
Ask Amy: Single woman triggered by coworkers’ commentsDear Amy: How can I respond when people say these things to me, while making it clear that their comments are insensitive and unwelcome? June 28, 2023