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Autonomy and Cookies Nov. 18, 2026
In my life of reader mail, some letters leave a strong impression because they're food for thought. ... Read More
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
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
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
Damaged Femininity (Part 1) Nov. 11, 2026
Furniture gets nicked. Plates get chipped. But femininity damaged? That was the complaint I was hear... Read More
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
Realizing Different Retirement Dreams Nov. 09, 2026
Dear Annie: For 38 years, my husband and I worked hard, raised three children, paid off our mortgage... Read More
My Daughters Don't Need Me Anymore Nov. 08, 2026
Dear Annie: I'm 62 years old, and lately I've noticed something about my adult children that breaks ... Read More
Mom's Move Leaves Daughter in the Dark Nov. 07, 2026
Dear Annie: I'm overwhelmed with anger and resentment. My 86-year-old mom, who has lived in the same... Read More
Looking for Love in Life's Second Act Nov. 06, 2026
Dear Annie: I was married for 30 years, and some of them were very happy. The man I fell in love wit... Read More
Thrift-Store Finds Leave Friend Feeling Shortchanged Nov. 05, 2026
Dear Annie: What do you think about friends who give gifts such as thrift store items or items that ... Read More
Keep It Light Nov. 04, 2026
"She makes me laugh. We have fun together." "Just being with him is fun." It's more than possible th... Read More
Tired of Turning the Other Cheek Oct. 31, 2026
Dear Annie: Where do I begin? My son and our family have put up with our daughter-in-law for 15 yea... Read More
Helping Hand or Handout? Oct. 30, 2026
Dear Annie: My 27-year-old son moved back home eight months ago after his lease ended. The plan was ... Read More
Grandbaby Out of Reach Oct. 29, 2026
Dear Annie: I have always strived to be a super supportive mother-in-law and have maintained what I ... Read More
Staying on Top of My Teen's TikTok Usage Oct. 28, 2026
Dear Annie: I'm the mother of a 14-year-old daughter, and lately TikTok has me genuinely frightened.... Read More
Family Councils (Part 2) Oct. 28, 2026
All the planning and anticipation is paying off. The council is tonight. Phones turned off, young mi... Read More
Bugged by Being Brushed Off Oct. 27, 2026
Dear Annie: I have been married to my husband for a little over 50 years, and lately I find myself w... Read More
Grandma Hurt Over Teen Granddaughter's Behavior Oct. 26, 2026
Dear Annie: I recently had another unpleasant encounter with my 13-year-old granddaughter, and this ... Read More
Slowly Rebuilding My Social Life Oct. 25, 2026
Dear Annie: I'm hoping you might have some advice for me about how to meet people and make new frien... Read More
