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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A Note on Coping With Bullies and Hardships Dec 19, 2025

Dear Annie: This letter describes my life experiences with bullies and how I managed to succeed. I w... Read More

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Estranged Sister Reaches Out to My Kids Dec 18, 2025

Dear Annie: Almost 15 years ago, my older sister removed me from her life after a series of messy ar... Read More

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Mother-in-Law May Be Asking Too Much Dec 17, 2025

Dear Annie: My mother-in-law is 81 and a widow. She currently lives alone. Her health is declining, ... Read More

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Mother/Daughter Relationship Proves Hard in Life and Death Dec 16, 2025

Dear Annie: In 2010, I discovered that my husband of 47 years had been in touch with a woman who he ... Read More