Lifestyle Columns

Feeling Forgotten by a Flaky Friend
Dear Annie®, Jun. 10, 2026
Dear Annie: My best friend has become impossible to make plans with. She says yes to everything, then cancels at the last minute with a vague excuse.

Husband's Dream Hobby Has Become a Nightmare
Dear Annie®, Jun. 09, 2026
Dear Annie: My husband recently bought an old classic car, the kind he has dreamed about since he was 17. He made the purchase after seeing one roaring down Main Street with the top down.

The Emotional Weight of Letting Items Go
Dear Annie®, Jun. 08, 2026
Dear Annie: I recently cleaned out my mother's house after she moved into assisted living, and I thought the hardest part would be the boxes.