Lifestyle Columns

When a Friend's 'Help' Feels Like a Put-Down
Dear Annie®, Mar. 24, 2026
Dear Annie: I'm having a problem that feels small, but it's starting to make me dread seeing someone I care about. One of my closest friends has gotten into the habit of "correcting" me in public. If I t

From Retirement Dreams to Raising Kids Again
Dear Annie®, Mar. 23, 2026
Dear Annie: I never imagined I'd be packing school lunches again at 62. My husband, "Tom," and I raised our children, worked hard and finally reached that stage where life felt calmer. We dow

Dream Home Ruined by Drumming Neighbor
Dear Annie®, Mar. 22, 2026
Dear Annie: I need your advice before I lose my mind. My husband and I moved into what we thought was our dream home last spring. The st