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 Friend's Joy Highlights My Own Pain Jul 07, 2026

Dear Annie: I am embarrassed to admit this, but I am jealous of my best friend. "Claire" and I have ... Read More

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Being Needed Isn't the Same as Being Valued Jul 06, 2026

Dear Annie: I am the person everyone in my family calls when they need something. I babysit, drive r... Read More

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Grandson's New Relationship Creates Distance Jul 05, 2026

Dear Annie: My husband and I raised our grandson from the time he was a baby. He is now 19, and unti... Read More

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Celebrating Freedom, Family and Love This Fourth of July Jul 04, 2026

Dear Readers: On this Fourth of July, I hope you give yourself permission to slow down. Let the day ... Read More