All articles tagged with #advice
A mother asks Dear Abby for help because her son's home is dirty to the point that it affects her breathing. Abby suggests it could be an allergy to dust or pet dander and urges a medical test; she also advises telling the son that, due to health concerns, she can no longer watch the pets when they travel.
A wife in a blended family asks how to handle her husband’s ex-wife flirting with him without inflaming tensions or appearing a doormat; Carolyn Hax suggests clear boundaries with the ex, unity with her husband, open communication, and prioritizing the stepson’s wellbeing.
A wife refuses to host her husband’s friend’s bachelor party at their home due to childcare and routine concerns; the advice columnist calls the request unreasonable and labels the husband an asshole, recommending negotiation with alternatives like a nearby hotel or a weekend apart, and emphasizing clear communication and fair compromise.
A St. Patrick’s Day dinner planned around corned beef and cabbage is upended when relatives plan pizza, prompting the offended sister‑in‑law to cancel the gathering and leaving Miss Manners to weigh etiquette on accommodating differing tastes while preserving family harmony.
A Washington Post advice column discusses a reader’s question about how to teach kids not to get their hopes up. A mother aims to be a realist, warning against disappointment, but her children read it as “sucking the joy out of everything.” The piece highlights the challenge of balancing grounded expectations with encouragement, suggesting parents can acknowledge hurt while leaving space for hope.
A Washington Post veterinary column warns that common household items—especially during Easter—can poison pets, including cut flowers, chocolates, and sago palms, with other hazards like raisins, ibuprofen, and pennies. It emphasizes that delays in treatment can be fatal and outlines the importance of recognizing indoor toxins and seeking prompt veterinary care when exposure occurs.
A grandfather asks for guidance as his 26-year-old grandson, who earned a master’s degree but has never held a job, stays up all night gaming and shows little motivation to work, while his mother (the daughter) cushions him; he wants practical boundary-setting advice to stop enabling him.
A pregnant woman asks whether visitors should be up-to-date on vaccines as her doctor recommended; some relatives resist and prefer testing or masking, leaving her stressed and resentful. Dear Abby says to prioritize the baby’s safety, follow medical guidance, and set clear boundaries (even distancing for the first three months) if family won’t respect wishes, and to consider family therapy for ongoing family tensions.
An expecting mother asks how to handle relatives who refuse vaccination; Dear Abby advises following the doctor’s guidance to protect the baby, and if relatives won’t vaccinate, set boundaries and distance them from the newborn for the first three months.
Today's Globe and Mail horoscopes provide sign-by-sign guidance focused on resilience, ambition, and prioritizing goals, urging Aries to bounce back after setbacks, Gemini to push career plans, Cancer to pursue bold journeys even if alone, and Aquarius to stay aligned with their top priority; a birthday note champions bold, self-belief to turn ideas into reality.
A Dear Abby reader reveals her husband’s slot-machine gambling drained about $600,000 of their savings, leaving the couple in their 80s bankrupt and reliant on their son who now controls their money. The wife is depressed by their situation, and Abby counsels discussing finances with the son to adjust his limited support rather than punishing the parents for the husband’s addiction. The column also includes discussion of a separate privacy dispute raised by another reader about home surveillance.
A reader asks how to handle 20-something coworkers’ manners at team meals. Miss Manners advises avoiding public shaming, suggesting discreet feedback or leading by example to address etiquette concerns without creating embarrassment.
A Washington Post Miss Manners column tackles a letter from an American couple who travel on local tours and frequently hear jokes ridiculing the United States. They ask if they should simply stand there and feel humiliated. Judith Martin (Miss Manners) offers etiquette guidance on handling such moments with grace while traveling, suggesting polite responses and boundaries to maintain a positive experience without surrendering dignity.
Carolyn Hax’s readers weigh in on a letter about a husband who loves cars so much it crowds out couple time; while the writer is glad he has a passion, she wants more shared moments and clearer boundaries, and commenters offer strategies for balancing hobbies with the relationship, such as scheduling time together, communicating needs, and finding ways to involve the hobby without sidelining the partnership.
A woman diagnosed with breast cancer expresses her feelings of depression and frustration over societal expectations to 'get over' her diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging complex emotions during recovery. Annie Lane advises that feeling conflicted is normal and encourages honest communication and self-compassion. The column also touches on a separate story of a man dealing with his wife's decision to divorce after years of caregiving, highlighting the importance of understanding long-term emotional buildup and seeking support.