Lifestyle Columns

Drawing the Line With Loved Ones
Dear Annie®, Oct. 09, 2025
Dear Annie: My sister, "Erin," has always been a bit dramatic, but lately it feels like she's manufacturing chaos. She's going through a divorce, and while I understand that's difficult, she's started calling me multiple times a day just to vent — about her ex, the kids, her job, our parents, her neighbor's barking dog — anything and everything.

Caught Between Sisters
Dear Annie®, Oct. 08, 2025
Dear Annie: I am caught in a very difficult family situation. I have twin sisters-in-law, Tricia and Tanya, who have not spoken to each other in more than 25 years.

When the Neighbor's Mess Becomes Your Problem
Dear Annie®, Oct. 07, 2025
Dear Annie: I have lived in my house for more than 40 years. In all that time, I have done my best to be a good neighbor. I am not the type to throw block parties or socialize regularly, but I have always made a point to wave, say hello and keep a friendly atmosphere on our street.