DEAR ABBY: I am a 21 year old woman who is not very happy when it comes to relationships. My first real relationship was not until I was 20, and it did not last too long. I have “talked” to quite a few guys, but they are never past the …
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Dear Amy: With knowledge comes broader perspective. I am a person of color. While studying for my Ph.D. in clinical psychology I have realized that many things about my upbringing were wrong. Columnist Amy Dickinson (Bill Hogan / Chicago Tribune) In light of the social environment at the moment, the …
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DEAR ABBY: I have an extremely well-educated and intelligent friend, whose emotions, ideas and opinions seem to be subject to the control of their relatively new partner. I would add that he has a bad temper, and I’m afraid it could escalate. Jeanne Phillips What are my options for reporting …
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Dear Amy: My husband and I have two amazing teenage daughters. They are mature, intelligent and conscientious. Columnist Amy Dickinson (Bill Hogan / Chicago Tribune) I am very proud of her and look forward to seeing what she does in her life, but this is also where my fear lies. …
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DEAR HARRIETTE: The Black Lives Matter movement is the biggest topic today, except for COVID-19. The world is changing, and the truth about people around us has come to light. Harriette Cole My white friends support “all life matters”, and I am confused about what I should think and feel. …
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