Dear Annie®

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie®

Advice columnist Annie Lane is a young wife and mother with a gift for helping other people solve problems. In a voice that's sympathetic, funny and firm, Lane provides common-sense solutions to life's dilemmas.

Read more about Annie Lane in her bio.

Recently Published

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When a Friend's 'Help' Feels Like a Put-Down Mar 24, 2026

Dear Annie: I'm having a problem that feels small, but it's starting to make me dread seeing someone... Read More

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From Retirement Dreams to Raising Kids Again Mar 23, 2026

Dear Annie: I never imagined I'd be packing school lunches again at 62. My husband, "Tom," and I rai... Read More

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Dream Home Ruined by Drumming Neighbor Mar 22, 2026

Dear Annie: I need your advice before I lose my mind. My husband and I moved into what we thought wa... Read More

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When Your Child Becomes the Landlord Mar 21, 2026

Dear Annie: I live with my almost-30-year-old daughter. She acquired our place through a lawsuit set... Read More