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Concerned and Confused While Coping Jun. 27, 2022
Dear Annie: My husband, "John," and I are dancers, and we give dance lessons. But we are very differ... Read More
More Tactful Replies Apr. 19, 2022
Dear Readers: I received so many letters about the column "Tactful Reply" that I wanted to honor you... Read More
Lost 1 Son, Struggling With the Other 2 Mar. 09, 2022
Dear Annie: I lost a son in 2014, and now both of my surviving sons don't want to have anything to d... Read More
Finding a 'New Normal' After Grief Mar. 02, 2022
Dear Annie: This is in response to "Frustrated Peacemaker," the woman whose husband constantly corre... Read More
Lost Loved Ones and Loans Feb. 19, 2022
Dear Annie: I'm a recent widow with an in-law problem. My late husband was a generous man and freque... Read More
Estranged Sisters Dec. 27, 2021
Dear Annie: I don't know how to begin, so I'll just start by saying that after my father passed away... Read More
Mourning During the Holidays Dec. 20, 2021
Dear Annie: I recently lost my son, and Thanksgiving without him was very painful. I am writing to o... Read More
A Man's Loss Touches Readers Dec. 12, 2021
Dear Annie: I am asking you to reprint your column with the letter from "Neil," who lost his wife to... Read More
Grieving Niece Won't Help Herself Nov. 20, 2021
Dear Annie: I need help. I've let my niece move in with me, my husband and my 17-year-old daughter a... Read More
Replaced by a Newcomer Nov. 07, 2021
Dear Annie: I have two very good friends who I go to breakfast with every Saturday. We are part of a... Read More
Weary Widow Worries for Husband's Health Nov. 05, 2021
Dear Annie: I'm in my 70s, as is my boyfriend. For the most part, we get along. But lately, I'm star... Read More
October 30, 2021 Oct. 30, 2021
Dear Annie: I met what seems to be the man of my dreams over the internet. We talk on the phone dail... Read More
October 25, 2021 Oct. 25, 2021
Dear Annie: I am a 15-year-old girl. Last weekend, I went on my third date with my boyfriend, "Shawn... Read More
Love Never Dies Oct. 23, 2021
Dear Readers: Thank you for your heartfelt and humbling responses to Second Wife, who is bothered th... Read More
Offer a Helping Hand to Spend Time With Daughter Oct. 18, 2021
Dear Annie: I am a 72-year-old woman who used to live with my daughter and her family. I moved out l... Read More
Don't Forget About Your Finances Oct. 04, 2021
Dear Annie: My sister and I have an older brother. We had a falling out with him several years ago a... Read More
Anxiety After Loss Sep. 06, 2021
Dear Annie: My husband passed away in April after suffering for many years from chronic obstructive ... Read More
The Black Hole of Death Threatens Us All. But What Comes Next Is Important, Too Aug. 28, 2021
Read this column in its entirety on ChicagoTribune.com. I was making dinner when I heard t... Read More
Husband Has a Wandering Eye Aug. 26, 2021
Dear Annie: I cannot believe I am asking for advice. Here goes! My mom, with whom I was very close, ... Read More
July 2, 2021 Jul. 02, 2021
Dear Annie: My mother passed away last December, after an illness that lasted several years. My pare... Read More
