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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From Retired Accountant to Uninvited Inspector Mar 06, 2026

Dear Annie: My 72-year-old father retired from his accounting job two years ago and appointed himsel... Read More

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The High Cost of Being Maid of Honor Mar 05, 2026

Dear Annie: My younger sister is getting married in June and has asked me to be her maid of honor. I... Read More

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Choosing My Next Chapter Mar 04, 2026

Dear Annie: My children are trying to move me into assisted living, and I feel like I'm being slowly... Read More

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Spring Break Planning Has Me Feeling Broken Mar 03, 2026

Dear Annie: Spring break is coming, and instead of feeling excited, I feel like I'm bracing for impa... Read More