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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How Long Should I Keep Secrets for My Dad? Jan 20, 2026

Dear Annie: Here's my dilemma: I moved back into my dad's house several years ago, and he has been g... Read More

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Reflections for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 19, 2026

Dear Readers: Wishing you all a very happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please enjoy this excerpt fro... Read More

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Son Moves Out With No Explanation Jan 18, 2026

Dear Annie: I'm just heartbroken. My son moved out last year, and he never talked to me about anythi... Read More

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Friend-Zoned and Feeling Confused Jan 17, 2026

Dear Annie: I'm a 32-year-old single woman facing a predicament. I've been friends with a guy named ... Read More