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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Standing Firm When Family Is Divided Apr 09, 2026

Dear Annie: Hopefully you can help me. I've read your column for years. My two kids are adults and h... Read More

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Good Fences, Better Boundaries Apr 08, 2026

Dear Annie: I have a neighbor whom I used to enjoy very much. We would chat at the mailbox, exchange... Read More

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Being Needed Isn't the Same as Being Seen Apr 07, 2026

Dear Annie: I am wondering if I am the only one who feels this way, though I suspect I am not. From ... Read More

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Carrying the Weight of a One-Sided Friendship Apr 06, 2026

Dear Annie: I am writing about a friendship that has weighed on my heart for quite some time. I have... Read More