Lifestyle Columns

My Sudden Boyfriend Isn't the Right Match
Dear Annie®, Aug. 24, 2026
Dear Annie: I'm 22, working full time in the city, and recently started dating a guy I met through a mutual friend. We've only been seeing each other for about a month, and he really is a sweetheart.

Generosity With Strings Attached
Dear Annie®, Aug. 23, 2026
Dear Annie: For as long as I can remember, my mother has been extremely generous with gifts, sometimes to the point of being over the top.

The Old Ways Don't Need to Change
Dear Annie®, Aug. 22, 2026
Dear Annie: I know I am stuck in the "old ways," but I am trying to adapt to changing times. It is becoming very common for couples to live together before marriage.