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

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A Mother-in-Law's Criticism Could Do More Harm Than Good Jun 13, 2026

Dear Annie: My son recently got married. My new daughter-in-law used to dress so cute. She always ha... Read More

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Peace and Quiet Comes at a Price Jun 12, 2026

Dear Annie: I'm 26 and sharing an apartment with two roommates who make my home life miserable. Ther... Read More

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Fish-Sitting Favor Ends in Guilt Jun 11, 2026

Dear Annie: I am 22 and working at my first job out of college. My salary is low and just covers my ... Read More

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Feeling Forgotten by a Flaky Friend Jun 10, 2026

Dear Annie: My best friend has become impossible to make plans with. She says yes to everything, the... Read More