advice columnist
Problem-solving journalist
An advice columnist writes a newspaper or magazine column answering readers' questions about personal problems—relationships, etiquette, family conflicts, workplace dilemmas.
The format typically presents a letter from a reader followed by the columnist's response.
Famous examples include Dear Abby and Ann Landers.
She wrote to the advice columnist about her mother-in-law.
Vertical structural element
- newspaperPrinted periodical of current events
- syndicateCombined group pursuing shared interest
- publicationIssued written material
- readershipPublication's collective consumers
byline · editorial · Dear Abby · Ann Landers · letters · mailbag · print · online
Concern for others' distress
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- listenerOne who attends aurally
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
- caringShowing kind concern
sympathetic · sensitivity · nonjudgmental · patience · validation · solace · reassurance · heartfelt
Expert guidance offered
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
- suggestionsProposed ideas or advice
- recommendationsProposed courses of action
- tipsExtras for servers
direction · support · coaching · mentorship · consultation · strategies · solutions · answers
One who advises
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- specialistExpert in one field
- life coachProfessional growth mentor
credibility · experience · credentials · voice · tone · reputation · influence · following
Quality of protecting secrets
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- boundariesLines marking separation
- impartialityFreedom from prejudice
responsibility · judgment · integrity · honesty · fairness · anonymity · consent · sensitivity
Love and its excitement
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- marriageFormal union between partners
- divorceLegal end of matrimony
- heartbreakCrushing emotional pain
infidelity · commitment · intimacy · communication · trust · jealousy · breakup · reconciliation
column
Vertical structural element
- newspaperPrinted periodical of current events
- syndicateCombined group pursuing shared interest
- publicationIssued written material
readership · byline · editorial · Dear Abby · Ann Landers · letters · mailbag · print · online · podcast
compassion
Concern for others' distress
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- listenerOne who attends aurally
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
caring · sympathetic · sensitivity · nonjudgmental · patience · validation · solace · reassurance · heartfelt · gentleness
counsel
Expert guidance offered
- wisdomGood judgment from experience
- suggestionsProposed ideas or advice
- recommendationsProposed courses of action
tips · direction · support · coaching · mentorship · consultation · strategies · solutions · answers · perspective
counselor
One who advises
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- specialistExpert in one field
life coach · credibility · experience · credentials · voice · tone · reputation · influence · following
confidentiality
Quality of protecting secrets
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- boundariesLines marking separation
impartiality · responsibility · judgment · integrity · honesty · fairness · anonymity · consent · sensitivity · referral
romance
Love and its excitement
- datingPursuing romantic connections
- marriageFormal union between partners
- divorceLegal end of matrimony
heartbreak · infidelity · commitment · intimacy · communication · trust · jealousy · breakup · reconciliation · engagement
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- columnistsop-ed writer, opinion writer, editorialist, editorial writer
- writersauthor, novelist, writer, poet, journalist
- commentatorscommentator, sports commentator, news commentator, color commentator, political commentator
- letter writerspen pal, pen pals, correspondent, scribes, scribe
advice columnistletter writer
One who sends mail
supplicant · client · patient · therapist · counselor
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Mental health practitioner
licensed therapist · psychotherapist · clinical psychologist · psychiatrist · counselor
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