Dear Annie: I have been married for 32 years to my husband, who has three children from his prior marriage. The children are now in their mid-30s to early 40s. We were all a big happy family until …
Dear Annie: As the holiday season approaches, I am facing a dilemma and I wonder if you have any ideas. My husband and I each have adult children from previous relationships, none together. My …
Dear Annie: My husband and I have children from previous relationships, and we each have two grandsons. We have shared a plot of land on the river with his son and family, and my grandsons would …
Dear Annie: I've dated a man for five years. He used to work, prior to the pandemic, but he hasn't really actively applied to jobs. My biggest issue is the fact that I'm paying all the …
Dear Annie: I am asking for advice about my 20-year friendship that has ended. My former best friend and I have been through ups and downs, including her two former marriages and health problems. …
Dear Annie : Earlier this year, my good friend ended our friendship. She told me via text that our friendship has run its course because I continue to cross boundaries, and she asked that I never …
Dear Annie: I just read the advice to 'Teen With No Experience,' the high school girl who wants to lose her virginity. I thought I might give a different perspective from a male point of …
Dear Annie: I am the kind of person everyone goes to if they have a problem or if they're going through a tough time. I want to be clear: I don't take that lightly, and I'm honored that …
I am an identical twin and also a therapist. Your letter from a wife whose husband prioritizes his twin connection over his marriage prompted my response. This man's heels are dug in. Many …
Dear Annie: My future sister-in-law is getting married, and I am a maid of honor. She already had a bridal party where I made food and helped out before and after the event. Now she is having her …
The impact of bullying lasts a lifetime You have run several letters about bullying, and I have to add something to this topic. Bullying by teachers in school had a profound negative effect on me. I …
Dear Annie : I am 66, and my boyfriend is 71. I have been divorced for 16 years, and he has been a widower for 10 years. Our problem is his children. With my divorce, I receive spousal support for …
Dear Annie : I've had a HUGE sweet tooth all my life. I have also always been very active, and I eat healthy foods. However, I'm nervous that this is not enough to balance my intake of sugary …
Dear Annie: I consider myself to be a self-aware social media poster. However, there is a family member on Facebook who posts her childcare needs at least once a week. She posts the day and time she …
Dear Annie: My husband of 42 years discovered a new way of breathing, and it has made me scared to death. I am afraid that he might die in his sleep. 'Charles' had asthma and allergies in his …
Dear Annie: My boyfriend of five months has a female co-worker, 'Leslie,' who he has known and been close to for five years. She is also a single parent of two kids under 10. I have met …
I read the letter from 'Cat Lady,' whose mother-in-law brings unwelcome and ill-behaved dogs to her home. I agree that this is the husband's discussion to have with his mother, but …
Dear Annie: A month ago, I received some troubling news from my doctor. She said I have a rare bone marrow disorder and have five years at the most to live. What was troubling was that my wife of 35 …
Dear Annie: I am married to a man who has an identical twin brother. Our marriage is in trouble because my husband favors his twin over me. His brother thinks my husband should always help him out …
Dear Readers: Twentytwo years later, our country is still healing from the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001. On 9/11, 3,000 innocent people lost their lives during a series of coordinated terrorist …