Amy Dickinson Professions : ColumnistBorn : November 6, 1959 Browse All Authors Quotes From Amy Dickinson People don't change when they don't acknowledge their actions. Amy Dickinson womenactionpeople Do not make your current partner pay for the crimes and misdemeanors of your previous partners. Amy Dickinson womencrimepay This is a tough situation. But it is what it is, and time has an amazing way of knitting together solutions as long as everybody stays calm and resolves to be as gentle and patient as possible. Amy Dickinson knittingwomenlong One downside of being an optimist is that optimistic people tend to forget yesterday's trauma in the belief that everything will turn out well. This can keep people in bad relationships because they genuinely believe that things will always improve. Amy Dickinson womenoptimisticbelieve Sometimes the way through someone's tough outer shell is to do something obvious, thoughtful and sweet. Amy Dickinson thoughtfulwomensweet All promises are empty - until they are fulfilled. Amy Dickinson emptywomenpromise Your job in life is to look after yourself and to find ways to get what you need - emotionally and otherwise - so that you live your best possible life, without being mired in anger and hurt over the past. Amy Dickinson womenhurtjobs When you are criticizing someone, you should speak only to your own experience - not others'. Amy Dickinson womenspeakshould In the name of friendship you should make sure your door is always open to listen. Don't feel you need to provide unsolicited possible solutions, answers or even ideas. Listening without judgment and offering assistance when asked should be enough. That's friendship's high calling. Amy Dickinson womenofferingdoors Bullies never want to acknowledge their own actions. They want to move through life without reflection or apology. Amy Dickinson womenapologymoving Unsolicited advice is always self-serving. Amy Dickinson womenselfadvice If people thought more, we'd all have less to amuse us. Amy Dickinson womenifspeople Individuals who are uncomfortable with themselves sometimes emit vibes that make others uncomfortable. Amy Dickinson vibeswomensometimes There is nothing more painful than being rejected simply for being who you are. Amy Dickinson rejectedwomenpainful Climb aboard life's elevator, hit the "up" button, and see where it takes you. Amy Dickinson elevatorsbuttonswomen Life is weird. And guess what makes it weird? People. Amy Dickinson womenlife-ispeople Marriage is an intimate relationship between two people. It is a bad idea to involve a third party. Amy Dickinson womenpartyintimate-relationships You should not be hovering in the background, inflating the drama. Simply envelop him in love and affection and let him know that you will support his efforts, whatever they are. Amy Dickinson womensupportdrama Bullies often act out by marshaling aggression to cover up for insecurity. Amy Dickinson bullyinsecuritywomen [from a reader] I hope she learns to look for the joy in life instead of picking out negatives - it will change her life for the better. Amy Dickinson womenjoylooks Similar Authors Bert Leston Taylor columnist Byron York columnist Brian Reynolds Myers columnist Antoinette Bosco columnist Arthur Bryant columnist Art Spander columnistAll Authors
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