Your job in life is to look after yourself and to find ways to get what you need - emotionally and otherwise… — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
[from a reader] I hope she learns to look for the joy in life instead of picking out negatives - it will… — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
In life, you don't get instant satisfaction. In life, you get to slog. You work. You grow. You take the long view.… — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
Bullies never want to acknowledge their own actions. They want to move through life without reflection or apology. — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
Life is both short and complicated. People sometimes make baffling choices. — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
Climb aboard life's elevator, hit the "up" button, and see where it takes you. — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
Sometimes the way through someone's tough outer shell is to do something obvious, thoughtful and sweet. — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
If you turn the heat down on the relationship, she will soften, the tension will lessen, and she will eventually inch closer to you.… — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
You must give and receive love only when doing so doesn't hurt others. That's the ethical path, and you should gain strength from walking… — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
If you feel guilty about not "playing nice," then you could easily alleviate your guilt by playing nice. — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
When you are wondering whether to say something negative about someone - even if it is true - the best rule to follow is,… — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
Groveling for connection from someone who compares you to Hitler is not good for a person's self-esteem. — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
Friendships can survive after massive disappointment, but only if both parties are honest with one another. — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image
Bullies often act out by marshaling aggression to cover up for insecurity. — Amy Dickinson Copy Share Image