About Annie Lane

Annie Lane

Annie Lane

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.

Annie lives outside Manhattan with her husband, two kids and two dogs. When not writing, she devotes her time to play dates and Play-Doh. 

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Coping With an Empty Nest at the Holidays Jan 01, 2026

Dear Annie: I've read plenty about empty-nest depression and how to cope with it, and I managed that stage just fine. I enjoyed my grandchildren and watched them grow into teenagers. But now I'm struggling with something different: how to handle the ... Read More

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Put Peace First in 2026 Dec 31, 2025

Dear Readers: Before we rush into a brand-new year, I want to pause and say thank you. Thank you for reading, for writing in and for trusting me with the parts of your life you don't always share at the dinner table. Thank you for letting this corner... Read More

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Life's Messy Moments Count the Most Dec 30, 2025

Dear Annie: Every December, my life starts to feel like one of those "year in review" videos — only mine looks more like the blooper reel. Back in January, I sat at my kitchen table with a brand-new planner, a cinnamon latte and all the determi... Read More

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Wife's Memory Is Fading Fast Dec 29, 2025

Dear Annie: I think my partner is slipping away from me, and I do not know how to reach for her without breaking both our hearts. My wife, "Laura," is 68. We have been together for 40 years. She has always been the organized one. When the kids were y... Read More