‘Why Tho?’ Advice from Lizzy Acker
Can a pathological people pleaser stop wanting the love of strangers? Why Tho? The Podcast
Also: Do you have to love the same music as your spouse?
Why Tho? What do you do when holiday gift giving turns into more of a job than a joy?
I want to change how my family gives gifts during the holidays, but don’t want to be the Grinch.
I’m overwhelmed by Christmas gifts from my extended family but don’t want to be a Grinch: Why Tho? The Podcast
Plus five delicious cookie recipes!
Why Tho? Former ‘great host’ struggles with desire to clean, cook, for international guest
Help me settle down about a week-long guest and the amount of cooking and cleaning I’ll be doing.
Should I make my house a hotel for an international guest? Why Tho? The Podcast
Lizzy Acker and Destiny Johnson talk about how to be a good host to an international visitor.
Why Tho? How can I enjoy the holiday when I’m forced to share it with disliked family member?
Do I have to make it work by engaging with rude relatives?
How do I handle relatives I can’t stand during the holidays? Why Tho? The Podcast
What do you do when you don’t like one of your relatives and yet you must spend time with them during the holiday season?
Why Tho? When money is tight, when is the ‘right’ time to visit a dying loved one?
You can never know when your last moment with someone will be.
Is there a ‘right’ choice when it comes to when to visit a dying loved one? Why Tho? The Podcast
What do you do when a loved one goes into hospice but you live far away?
Why Tho? Sometimes it does hurt to ask
It hurts to ask when the ask is too big and the person you are asking wants desperately to be able to do the thing you are asking for but just can’t.
Sometimes it does hurt to ask: Why Tho? The Podcast
Columnist Lizzy Acker and producer Destiny Johnson talk about what to do when someone asks you for too much.
Why Tho? When the world is in turmoil, it doesn’t mean you have to weigh in on social media
No, you’re not expected to comprehend the entirety of the experience of all humans all at once.
Do I have to post my opinions on global tragedies on social media? Why Tho? The Podcast
Lizzy Acker and Destiny Johnson talk about whether or not you need to post on social media during a tragedy.
Why Tho? Readers weigh in on grocery store whistlers
As usual, the readers come through with some great suggestions.
Consider specialty earplugs to drown out annoying people: Why Tho? The Podcast
Lizzy and Destiny talk grocery store whistlers, their favorite and least favorite things and a questionable Dear Abby response.
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