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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My Sudden Boyfriend Isn't the Right Match Aug 24, 2026

Dear Annie: I'm 22, working full time in the city, and recently started dating a guy I met through a... Read More

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Generosity With Strings Attached Aug 23, 2026

Dear Annie: For as long as I can remember, my mother has been extremely generous with gifts, sometim... Read More

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The Old Ways Don't Need to Change 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 b... Read More

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No More Hemming and Hawing Aug 21, 2026

Dear Annie: I have a friend, "Rosie," who kicked me out to the curb (metaphorically speaking) when h... Read More