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

When Keepsakes Become Hard To Keep Nov 13, 2026

Dear Annie: My husband and I are empty nesters, and we've begun the very slow process of downsizing ... Read More

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Too Little, Too Late, Too Many Apologies Nov 12, 2026

Dear Annie: A co-worker of mine is repeatedly late — late to meetings, late with deadlines, la... Read More

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Exhausted Over Caring for Elderly Mother Nov 11, 2026

Dear Annie: I am 62 years old and the oldest of four siblings. For the past three years, I've been t... Read More

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Grandparents Missing the Ordinary Moments Nov 10, 2026

Dear Annie: I never imagined that one of the greatest heartbreaks of my life would be feeling like a... Read More