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As an advice columnist, I spend a lot of time reading through psychology journals to ensure that I give the most up-to-date advice.

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Amy Dickinson
Age: 64
Born: 1959
Born: November 6
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Life is easier when you are comfortable in your own skin.
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Life is weird. And guess what makes it weird? People.
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You cannot beat the clock. My advice is to grab your moments of grace and enjoy them while they last.
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Have you ever noticed how bored people are also boring?
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Love is an irrational force, making humans do all sorts of strange and wonderful things like write poetry and take up the ukulele.
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He sounds like someone who might best be loved from a distance.
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All promises are empty - until they are fulfilled.
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Perspective is the enemy of long-lost love.
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Nags nag because they feel they aren't being heard.
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Groveling for connection from someone who compares you to Hitler is not good for a person's self-esteem.
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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 it.
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There is nothing more painful than being rejected simply for being who you are.
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If you turn the heat down on the relationship, she will soften, the tension will lessen, and she will eventually inch closer to you. Don't go in for the hug until you achieve a handshake.
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