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 Father on Hold Jul 01, 2026

Dear Annie: My wife (40) and I (53) have been married for almost a year and a half. A few weeks ago,... Read More

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Missing the Magic of Family Christmases Jun 30, 2026

Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our 70s, and although our adult children live nearby, they rarel... Read More

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Promotion Creates Distance Between Best Friends at Work Jun 29, 2026

Dear Annie: My best friend, "Ashley," and I have worked at the same marketing agency for three years... Read More

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Breaking the Silence That Has Broken My Marriage Jun 28, 2026

Dear Annie: I am not someone who talks easily. Most of the time, I respond when spoken to, but other... Read More