Annie Lane grew up in California and headed east to graduate with honors from New York University, where she majored in English literature and specialized in psychology. She earned her Juris Doctor from New York Law School.
Since July 2016, Annie has offered common-sense solutions to everyday problems in her column, “Dear Annie.” Her advice is unusually perceptive. She is firm, funny and sympathetic, echoing the style of her biggest inspiration, Ann Landers.
Dear Annie: Every year, as soon as October rolls around, my husband and I start having the same argument: Whose family gets us for Thanksgiving? We've been married for 12 years and have two children, ages 7 and 10. Both sets of grandparents live abou... Read More
Dear Annie: My in-laws are in their mid-80s, and for most of their lives, they appeared to be quite wealthy. They lived in beautiful homes, entertained lavishly and traveled frequently. They were successful in real estate and should have been financi... Read More
Dear Annie: For years, I've been the person my family turns to whenever they need help. Now, after everything I've done for them, I'm the one they've turned against. During the pandemic, my husband and I moved into my elderly parents' home to help ca... Read More
Dear Annie: My daughter is getting married soon, and what should be a joyous occasion has become a source of heartache. Her father and I have been separated for three years. Although he has repeatedly said he would go to counseling to work on our mar... Read More
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