Dear Amy: I have an issue that I need to bring to you. Amy Dickinson I always felt that my daughter “Carol” (from my first marriage) isn’t really “mine.” She was the product of a wife that cheated on me, and although my wife always … Read More

Dear Amy: I have a son-in-law who has been deaf since childhood. Amy Dickinson A few years ago, I learned that this person reads lips. My problem is that they eavesdrop on private conversations by reading your lips. The masks many of us have put … Read More

Dear Amy: My best friend, “Maria”, and I are both 14 years old. Recently, she revealed to me that one of my tendencies annoys her. Amy Dickinson She and I have very similar interests, which is why we try similar things at school. Maria has … Read More

Dear Amy: I’m 50 years old. When I was 15, my dad had an affair and left. My mother and I fought for several years. Amy Dickinson When I was 17, he had a baby with another woman. My dad and his new family lived … Read More

Dear Amy: Six years ago, after a reunion with my husband of 30 years, his mother, his two sisters and a brother-in-law, one of the sisters wrote me a heartbreaking letter. Amy Dickinson In it, she enumerated all my mistakes as she perceived them, said … Read More

Dear Amy: I’m very worried about a former colleague. Amy Dickinson I met “Gerry” two years ago when we were on the same project team. She was a funny person and has been very open about her mental issues. After the project ended, we went … Read More

Dear Amy: My husband’s family was gathered for their annual holiday party. After 35 years of marriage, I recognize that these parties are stressful events for me. Amy Dickinson I develop physical ailments that approach the date of these gatherings and cannot sleep. There is … Read More

Dear Amy: I have been married to my husband for two years. I knew he was in trouble when I said, “I do.” Amy Dickinson But his addiction has put so much extra stress on me. He rages, and at times I dread him. I’m … Read More

Dear Amy: My husband died a few months ago. He was highly respected. Everyone thought a lot about him. Amy Dickinson We were married for over 50 years and had three children. About 40 years ago, he had worked with a woman who lived in … Read More

Dear Amy: My 18-year-old grandson is going to stay with us after his high school diploma. Amy Dickinson She comes to stay with us to work for a year and establish a residence in our state, which is flooded with good quality public universities. We … Read More