Ask Ruby Daily Advice Column

Dear Readers

February 16, 2026

In the tradition of Dear Abby and Ann Landers, Ruby is now available to provide sound advice on life, love, relationships, parents and sex. The guidance provided on this site is: • Wise — based on real life experience• Grounded — rooted in Midwestern values and ethics• Direct — honest, truthful, and clear when necessary• Warm — offered with genuine understanding and compassion Ruby’s purpose is simple: to help people find clarity, confidence, and peace of mind as they navigate life’s challenges and opportunities.

Dear Mom R Me,

Ruby

March 21, 2026

You are not wrong to feel uncomfortable. When something feels off in a close relationship, especially involving family, it deserves your attention, not dismissal.Before assuming intent, start by grounding yourself in what you are actually seeing. Is your mother behaving in a way that crosses normal boundaries? Or could it be friendliness that feels amplified because of your concern? The distinction matters, but your discomfort is still valid either way.The first step is not confrontation, it’s clarity.Talk to your boyfriend privately. Ask him, calmly and directly, how he experiences your mother’s behavior. His response will tell you a great deal.…

Sexless

Robert Feihel
May 6, 2026
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Dear Ruby, I have been in what I consider to be a sexless marriage for a long time. It’s probably mostly my fault, much of […]

WIFE MATERIAL: What Men Say They Want vs What Actually Works

Ruby
April 22, 2026
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Dear Ruby, I notice that numerous women, generally of ethnic decent, advertise themselves a potential wives with traditional values. Things like cooking, cleaning and keep […]

Why Attraction Has Nothing to Do With Looks:

Ruby
April 17, 2026
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Most people think attraction starts with appearance. It doesn’t. Attraction often starts with something much quieter—the way someone makes you feel during a simple interaction. […]

Self-Reflection

Ruby’s Diary: Learning to Steady Yourself

Ruby
April 7, 2026
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There’s a quiet truth most of us discover the hard way:life doesn’t stop being difficult, but we can learn how to meet it differently. Lately, […]

Loving in the Unknown

Ruby
April 7, 2026
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Dear Ruby, I have been communicating with a woman online that contacted me after I made teasing comments on her Face Book posts. She uses […]

Dear Mom R Me,

Ruby
March 21, 2026
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You are not wrong to feel uncomfortable. When something feels off in a close relationship, especially involving family, it deserves your attention, not dismissal. Before […]

Dear FB Love

Ruby
March 20, 2026
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Dear Ruby, I have been married for more than 30 years. I am having an online relationship with a 25 year old. I like to […]

Introduction

Dear Readers

Ruby
February 16, 2026
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In the tradition of Dear Abby and Ann Landers, Ruby is now available to provide sound advice on life, love, relationships, parents and sex. The […]

Relationships

Dear Upset from Michigan

Ruby
February 16, 2026
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This situation can be worked out with patience, honest communication, and willingness from both sides to listen and understand each other. Often, the hardest part […]

Dear Confused

Ruby
February 15, 2026
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Dear Ruby, I am unsure how to handle a situation in my relationship. I care deeply, but I feel confused about what to do next. […]

Ask Ruby Letters - In the tradition of Dear Abby and Ann Landers, Ruby is now available to provide sound advice on life, love, relationships, parents and sex.