Amy Dickinson

Amy Dickinson is a syndicated advice columnist who writes "Ask Amy," and has appeared as a special commentator on "Good Morning America" and the "Today" show. She attended Clark University and transferred to Georgetown University. Dickinson has worked as a producer for NBC News. She wrote a column on family issues for Time, and produced a weekly column for AOL's News channels. In 2003, Dickinson succeeded Ann Landers as the Chicago Tribune's signature advice columnist.

Ask Amy: Houseguests unsettle me, encroach on my privacy. How do I politely just say no?
She doesn't have the support of her husband, who doesn't see the problem with people staying at their house
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Ask Amy: Fall foliage fracas turns into homeowner’s 5-year ordeal
It's not his responsibility to clean up the leaves that fall into his neighbor's yard. Is it?
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Ask Amy: My daughter-in-law doesn’t seem to like me or my visits, and this upsets my son
She's tried to keep her head down and be an easy guest, but it's just not working
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Ask Amy: Dad uses snacks to help twin toddlers stay occupied during shopping. Is he wrong?
Hey, any port in a likely shopping storm. No?
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Ask Amy: Cherished friend muddies the waters by continuing to suggest we get romantic
Is it wrong for her to keep him as a friend when what he really wants is something else entirely?
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Ask Amy: I’m already hosting 25 people on holidays. Can I say no to ‘can I bring?’ guest requests?
Hosting 25-30 people is a huge chore. Why would anyone suggest they bring even MORE people?
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Ask Amy: I hate my best friend’s boyfriend. How can I get her to leave him?
He's controlling, has no motivation, and is an alcoholic
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Ask Amy: What should be division of labor when second parent comes home from work?
Should stay-at-home parent shoulder the burden 100% even when parent 2 comes home?
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Ask Amy: How do I end relationship with constantly complaining friend?
There should be some boundaries here, but none exist
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Ask Amy: I helped support my stepdad after my mother died. Why is he now avoiding me?
The man now has a new partner, but this adult child will not attend family events where the couple is included
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Ask Amy: Parents get a faulty lesson on how toys perpetuate gender stereotypes
Should they get their daughter a play kitchen set for Christmas?
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Ask Amy: Mom still fumes over question sister-in-law asked her young daughter years ago
She's been upset about this event for many years. It's time to let it go
Amy Dickinson

Amy Dickinson

Ask Amy: Houseguests unsettle me, encroach on my privacy. How do I politely just say no?

Ask Amy: Fall foliage fracas turns into homeowner’s 5-year ordeal

Ask Amy: My daughter-in-law doesn’t seem to like me or my visits, and this upsets my son

Ask Amy: Dad uses snacks to help twin toddlers stay occupied during shopping. Is he wrong?

Ask Amy: Cherished friend muddies the waters by continuing to suggest we get romantic

Ask Amy: I’m already hosting 25 people on holidays. Can I say no to ‘can I bring?’ guest requests?

Ask Amy: I hate my best friend’s boyfriend. How can I get her to leave him?

Ask Amy: What should be division of labor when second parent comes home from work?

Ask Amy: How do I end relationship with constantly complaining friend?

Ask Amy: I helped support my stepdad after my mother died. Why is he now avoiding me?

Ask Amy: Parents get a faulty lesson on how toys perpetuate gender stereotypes

Ask Amy: Mom still fumes over question sister-in-law asked her young daughter years ago

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