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.

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Scaling Back Without Guilt May 22, 2026

Dear Annie: For years, I've made it a point to remember every birthday in my extended family —... Read More

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Caught in the Crossfire May 21, 2026

Dear Annie: I need some serious help. Our son, 36, has been married for three years. In May 2024, ou... Read More

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Is a Teenage Bride Ever OK? May 20, 2026

Dear Annie: My 19-year-old daughter — she'll be 20 in July — is a sophomore at Charlesto... Read More

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Vaping Vice Might Be a Dealbreaker May 19, 2026

Dear Annie: My dad died of lung cancer a few years ago, and because of that, I abhor smoking in all ... Read More