Dear Annie: My husband’s relative proposed an affair after a turbulent time
"I’m not responsible for this person’s feelings and thought it underhanded to resort to these baseless claims." ...
Dear Annie: It’s becoming clear that longtime friend doesn’t really care about what’s going on with me
Dear Annie: I was out having lunch with a friend I’ve known for many years. We met when our children were babies; they are ...
Dear Annie: I have lost all joie de vivre, and I cannot figure out how to get it back
I’ve always been a person with enthusiasm for things in life. I’ve always had an interest or an obsession that gave me a ...
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Dear Annie: We want to move our mom into assisted living, but one sibling won’t agree
Since your mother has expressed that she wants to go into assisted living, the best thing you can do is take action. Start ...
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Dear Annie: My child called me out for being on my phone too much, but I can’t stop scrolling
I never thought I had a screen time problem until my daughter called me out. The other night, we were sitting on the couch ...
Dear Annie: How do we convince caretaking sister to allow our mom to move to assisted living?
The care of their 92-year-old mother is too much for one person. But one sister isn't willing to give it up, even though ...
Dear Annie: I’m addicted to my phone and don’t know how to stop
How can I set better boundaries with my screen time without feeling disconnected or giving in to the habit all over again?
Dear Annie: I’ve finally realized that screens are pulling me away from the things that matter most
Electronic devices are designed to grab and hold our attention. What are some ways to go "screen free" and be more present in ...
Dear Annie: I spend too much time on my phone. How can I change?
"I don’t want to be that person anymore. I want to be more engaged in my own life instead of just consuming content." ...
Dear Annie: My husband has never given me flowers
In all our years together, my husband has never given me flowers -- not for Valentine’s Day, our anniversary or any other ...
Dear Annie: My husband doesn’t bring me flowers, but I wish he would
In all our years together, my husband has never given me flowers -- not for Valentine’s Day, our anniversary or any other ...
Dear Annie: How to deal with an in-law who has feelings for me?
In today's Dear Annie column, Annie offers advice to a reader who received aid from an in-law who then wanted to start a secret relationship in return.