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'Messiness' Might Actually Be ADHD Sep. 01, 2024

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Dear Readers: Many of you wrote in about the fact that "Wife Problem" should be assessed for ADHD. T... Read More

Mother-in-Law Longs for Order Mar. 01, 2024

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Dear Annie: I need advice on how to approach my son about the disorder in his house. He was raised i... Read More

Repairing Family After a Messy Divorce Jan. 23, 2024

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Dear Annie: I've been married to my husband for 16 years. He and his ex-wife did not end on good ter... Read More

The Chair Nov. 23, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

When I tell you that I am a born-messy, for whom the years have magnified that trait, it is not with... Read More

Messy Tendencies May Mean More Oct. 15, 2022

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Dear Annie: Should we just let this go? My wife and I were invited to my only sibling's son's weddin... Read More

At a Loss When It Comes to Child's Chores Sep. 17, 2022

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Dear Annie: I've been reading your column for a while and now have a situation of my own I'm hoping ... Read More

Messy Habits May Mean More Mar. 11, 2022

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Dear Annie: I am a licensed professional counselor writing in response to "Cleaning the Chaos," the ... Read More

Sick of Living With a Slob Feb. 10, 2022

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Dear Annie: My boyfriend, "Denny," and I have been together for two years, living together for the l... Read More

How Clearing Out Clutter Can Improve Your Life Aug. 31, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

Getting organized is like dieting. Everyone knows how to do it, but the problem is getting around to... Read More

April 24, 2021 Apr. 24, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My husband and I spend winters in a three-bedroom condo in Florida. A month ago, our dau... Read More

April 6, 2020 Apr. 06, 2020

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Dear Annie: I am expecting my first child. My mother is a wonderful, intelligent 68-year-old woman. ... Read More

Some Evidence Shouldn't Be Shared Jun. 02, 2019

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Dear Annie: Thirteen years ago, my son met "Nadia." She became pregnant and brought my first beautif... Read More

Hosed By Her Daughter May. 30, 2019

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Dear Annie: When my husband died, my daughter, "Emma," insisted that I move in with her to take over... Read More

The Litter Mermaid Apr. 09, 2019

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I'm not the best housekeeper or the tidiest person. I've got papers everywhere, dishes in the sink,... Read More

Grandma Wants to Help Dec. 15, 2018

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Dear Annie: I have two grandchildren, ages 11 and 7, and I am worried about them. I am trying to per... Read More

Using and Abusing Grandma Sep. 15, 2018

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Dear Annie: My cousin's daughter, "Julie," moved her family of four in with my aunt (her grandmother... Read More

Moving In With Dirty Guys Aug. 26, 2018

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Dear Annie: Next month, I will be moving into my boyfriend's apartment, which he shares with two oth... Read More

Taco Cone Sep. 30, 2017

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Taco-in-a-cone is the answer. Last week, I wore white — a horrific mistake, and not just becau... Read More

Breastfeeding at 13? Jun. 06, 2016

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Dear Annie: My wife and I are expecting our fourth child. She is a firm believer in breastfeeding an... Read More

The Litter Prince May. 31, 2016

The Science Advice Goddess

My boyfriend and I just moved in together, and it's going well, except for how he leaves empty cont... Read More