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Company Does Not Love Misery Dec. 15, 2019
Dear Annie: I recently retired, and my younger brother is still working in a high-pressure job. When... Read More
A New Language Nov. 06, 2019
You don't have to be single to be shy, but it's more likely when your way of life pushes you to meet... Read More
Tips to Start Conversations Oct. 12, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I'm 17 and rather shy. I recently met a guy, and I have gone out with him twice. I real... Read More
Planetary Traffic Jam Sep. 06, 2019
This is a rare level of cosmic activity — an intersection of planetary agendas. It's hard to k... Read More
Widow Dating Almost-Divorced Man Against Daughter's Wishes May. 01, 2019
Dear Annie: I was widowed five years ago, after 36 years of marriage. Recently, I reunited with my b... Read More
Snap Reactions Apr. 29, 2019
Q: I was at a party in my retirement community a few weeks ago and ended up shooting my mouth off. T... Read More
True Friendships Go the Distance Apr. 24, 2019
Dear Annie: I'm in a really bittersweet situation. I hit it off with a friend who happens to live qu... Read More
Hostage to Talkers Apr. 05, 2019
Dear Annie: How do you politely handle "the talkers"? There seem to be a lot of them out there ̵... Read More
Do Something Different Jan. 09, 2019
Marriage can be fun. That doesn't mean it's a comedy at all times, but there should be some delight ... Read More
Unwanted Conversation Topic Dec. 21, 2018
Dear Annie: A couple with whom I have a very close relationship have recently become friends with th... Read More
Animal Talk and the Gemini Moon Nov. 23, 2018
Did you ever hear a peacock cry or a squirrel say "hey"? The call of unfamiliar animals can be surpr... Read More
New Books on Language Bring Holiday Cheer Nov. 21, 2018
There's no place like tome for the holidays. These new books will delight the word-lovers on your sh... Read More
Linguistic Disputes Can Pack a Punch Nov. 14, 2018
Heated controversies over proper usage can lead to food fights at faculty clubs and fisticuffs on co... Read More
Cutting Off the Conversation Jul. 04, 2018
Dear Annie: One of my elderly relatives is a real sweetheart, but she also is quite a talker. Our ph... Read More
Time to Hitch up the Big-Boy Pants Apr. 29, 2018
Dear Cheryl: You told the virgin that if she was to experience sex either in love or not in love tha... Read More
Just a Touch Jan. 31, 2018
Dear Annie: In this new (and long-overdue) era of "#MeToo," I'm wondering: Is it always inappropriat... Read More
Droning Co-worker Aug. 16, 2017
Dear Annie: I have a co-worker who, for many reasons, drives me up the wall. "Lana" is older than I ... Read More
Gym Stench Aug. 06, 2017
Dear Annie: This morning, I spent 45 minutes in a relatively small space participating in a biweekly... Read More
Shyness (Part 2) Dec. 28, 2016
As promised, I'm passing along some practical strategies for conquering that old devil shyness. At i... Read More
