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: My husband and I are empty nesters, and we've begun the very slow process of downsizing our home. I wasn't expecting it to be so emotional. Going through decades of family memories has been harder than I imagined. I just can't believe how... Read More
Dear Annie: A co-worker of mine is repeatedly late — late to meetings, late with deadlines, late to answer messages. Every time, she is over-the-top apologetic. She has some elaborate excuse (which could be true, for all I know), apologizes at ... Read More
Dear Annie: I am 62 years old and the oldest of four siblings. For the past three years, I've been the primary caregiver for our 87-year-old mother, who has become increasingly frail and can no longer manage on her own. I love my mother dearly, but I... Read More
Dear Annie: I never imagined that one of the greatest heartbreaks of my life would be feeling like a stranger to my own grandchildren. My husband and I have two grown children, and we've always been a close family. Or at least I thought we were. Our ... Read More
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