Dear Sahaj: Should I tell my relatives the reason I’m deciding to move away? I’m a 65-year-old child-free widow, and I returned to my birthplace after a 30-year absence. Nine years ago, I felt “called ...

Dear Amy: My dad died many years ago and his estate was handled solely by his widow. It was a very difficult and tumultuous time for us, his children, as we watched her dismantle his entire life. We ...

Dear Amy: My husband passed away suddenly 10 months ago. Many people have brought up the topic of dating. I find that it’s insensitive. What is an appropriate response to, “When are you going to date ...

My wonderful husband died unexpectedly seven years ago. I’m now 49, and still have no desire to meet anyone or go on dates. My husband was my everything and, while I don’t want to spend the rest of my ...

Dear Amy: I am a widow and after my husband’s death I became friendly with a man who knew my late husband. “Frank” has helped me out with some business matters, and I’ve grown to really like him.

She turned on her own Social Security retirement benefit at 62, accepted the permanent reduction, and used the monthly check to bridge a few lean years. Four years later, at 66, her husband passed ...

Dear Amy: I’m 64 and a widow, living in my own home. My sister is finally getting divorced after 30 years in a terrible marriage. She has a 21-year-old daughter. She is going to be moving in with me ...