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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When Is 'Soon'? Jul 03, 2026

Dear Annie: I am a 31-year-old woman, and I've been with my boyfriend for five years. We've been tal... Read More

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Married to the Tube Jul 02, 2026

Dear Annie: My husband is one of those people who always needs the TV on. Eating dinner? TV on. Gett... Read More

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A Father on Hold Jul 01, 2026

Dear Annie: My wife (40) and I (53) have been married for almost a year and a half. A few weeks ago,... Read More

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Missing the Magic of Family Christmases Jun 30, 2026

Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our 70s, and although our adult children live nearby, they rarel... Read More