My sister-in-law, “Kay,” was once one of my closest friends. For more than 25 years, we were there for each other through ...

Dear Annie: Now that my youngest left for college, everyone keeps telling me I’ve “entered my freedom era.” The truth is, I feel anything but free. I miss the chaos of packed lunches, carpool ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m 28 and recently moved back in with my parents to save money after a tough breakup. I’m grateful for the support, but I’m having trouble with my mom’s behavior. She constantly comments ...

DEAR ANNIE: I am writing about a friendship that has left me hurt and confused. My husband and I have known this couple for many years. He has been our friend for decades, and when he remarried, we ...

DEAR ANNIE: I don’t understand why people see me as a threat. I have no devious plans or intentions. I’ve never been in a fight. Throughout my life, I’ve been bullied — from elementary school all the ...

Dear Annie: I don’t understand why people see me as a threat. I have no devious plans or intentions. I’ve never been in a fight. Throughout my life, I’ve been bullied -- from elementary school all the ...

Dear Annie: I don’t understand why people see me as a threat. I have no devious plans or intentions. I’ve never been in a fight. Throughout my life, I’ve been bullied — from elementary school all the ...

DEAR ANNIE: My parents, especially my mother, were abusive throughout my childhood physically, verbally and emotionally. I lived in fear from the time I was 5 years old. I worked hard, stayed out of ...

(Annie Lane is off this week. The following column was initially published in 2023.) Dear Annie: If you are invited to a wedding shower, should you always be invited to the wedding? I was invited to a ...

Dear Annie: I recently stopped at the food court for a bite to eat when my girlfriend, after ordering, said the woman behind the counter had a black eye. It appeared she had tried to put makeup over ...

Dear Annie: If you are invited to a wedding shower, should you always be invited to the wedding? I was invited to a good friend’s shower for her daughter. I gave a generous gift. No wedding invitation ...