About Annie Lane

Annie Lane

Annie Lane

Annie Lane grew up in California and headed east to graduate with honors from New York University, where she majored in English literature and specialized in psychology. She earned her Juris Doctor from New York Law School.

Since July 2016, Annie has offered common-sense solutions to everyday problems in her column, “Dear Annie.” Her advice is unusually perceptive. She is firm, funny and sympathetic, echoing the style of her biggest inspiration, Ann Landers.

Annie lives outside Manhattan with her husband, two kids and two dogs. When not writing, she devotes her time to play dates and Play-Doh. 

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The Emotional Weight of Letting Items Go Jun 08, 2026

Dear Annie: I recently cleaned out my mother's house after she moved into assisted living, and I thought the hardest part would be the boxes. I was wrong. The hardest part was realizing that every drawer held a memory, and every memory came with a de... Read More

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Too Busy Making Memories to Enjoy Them Jun 07, 2026

Dear Annie: Every year, around Memorial Day, I tell myself this will be the summer we slow down. I picture lazy mornings, dinners outside, long walks after sunset and maybe even reading a book that is not interrupted every three minutes. Then somehow... Read More

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The Guests Who Stole Christmas Jun 06, 2026

Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for over 20 years. When we met, we had both already lost our parents. During all our time together, my husband's younger brother has spent Christmas at our home — even after we got married and he g... Read More

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A Birthday Card Full of Questions Jun 05, 2026

Dear Annie: My sister and I have not spoken in three years following a falling-out over our mother's estate. I won't rehash the details — suffice it to say, neither of us came out looking entirely clean. We were never close growing up, but we w... Read More