Dear Hurt and Wondering: Gifts carry meaning, and when the effort feels uneven, the sting is real. That said, silent ...

When I mention feeling tired or overwhelmed at the prospect of hosting yet another family function, the subject quickly ...

Dear Annie: We have one son who is married and has two beautiful children. At Christmas time, I go all out to make sure that ...

“How Can I Forgive My Cheating Partner?” is out now! Annie Lane’s second anthology -- featuring favorite columns on marriage, ...

Is this something I can bring up gently, or is it a sign that the friendship has become unhealthy and I need to step back?

Bring it up once, gently but clearly, and keep it simple: “I care about you and I love our friendship, but the sarcastic ...

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married eight years and we have two young kids. They are my whole world. I love being a ...

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married eight years and we have two young kids. They are my whole world. I love being a ...

Dear Cousins Courting: I hear the loneliness in your letter, and I don’t dismiss it. Wanting connection, especially after ...

Dear Annie: I never imagined I would be writing to you about this, but I’m at a loss and worried sick.

Bring it up once, gently but clearly, and keep it simple: “I care about you and I love our friendship, but the sarcastic ...

Feeling a knot in your stomach when a friend’s name pops up is your mind waving a little flag. You can appreciate Megan’s ...