Tag Archives: advice
Grief Etiquette
“Looking for Grief Etiquette” wrote to you about her grief after experiencing a miscarriage. As a retired obstetrician, I have had considerable experience with this. One point I discussed with patients early in pregnancy was the fact that pregnancy loss … Continue reading
Travel
What is the most uninformative statement that people are inclined to make? My nominee would be “I love to travel.” This tells you very little about a person, because nearly everyone likes to travel; and yet people say it, because, for … Continue reading
Best Advice
My college pastor once told me, “Don’t send flowers when someone dies, send flowers when they are alive.” That advice has always stuck with me. It reminds me to show my gratitude in the here and now. — Bethany Anderson You … Continue reading
Money Talk
Approach your partner with empathy and ask: “What is your hope for spending this money?” Or “What is your fear around cutting this item?” when communicating around differences, any requests should be specific. So rather than saying, “We need to save … Continue reading
Budget Boundaries
How can I set Budget Boundaries without burning myself out?My husband and I set boundaries by prioritizing making room for personal funds in our budget and cutting unnecessary expenses where we can. We have a certain dollar amount for each … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 