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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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... 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... 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 —... 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 with... Read More