Dear Annie: I have a friend, “Marcy,” whom I’ve known for about six years through a mutual group of acquaintances. She was very kind when my mother was alive, often coming over to help, and she has ...

Dear Annie: My dad remarried three years ago, and I’ve tried to get along with his wife, “Carla,” but it’s been rocky from the start. She’s polite but cold. At family gatherings, she’ll speak to ...

Dear Annie: I’m divorced from my son’s father. My son is 23, and until recently, we’ve always been close. In June, we took a 10-day hiking trip to Maine, exploring Baxter State Park and Acadia ...

Dear Annie: I am 67 years old and have been married for 43 years to a man who treats me well, has been a fair father and has tried his best to be a good husband. My problem is that although I worked ...

DEAR ANNIE: I am a 57-year-old woman who has had many problems with my sister over the years. When my mother was alive, I would call to talk with her, but my sister often answered the phone. If she ...

Dear Annie: My brother and I are in our early 50s, and our mom has dementia. Our personal lives could not be more different. I have kids and have been married for 25 years. I returned to the workforce ...

Dear Annie: I’m writing this concerning my family. I have five sons and one daughter who are all grown and have children. My third son, “Jake,” has two adult daughters and an adult son. When Jake’s ...

Dear Annie: From time to time, I read letters from people feeling blue because their friends never call to initiate social time together or just chat. I understand how this can be hurtful or ...

Dear Annie: My best friend recently started dating someone new, and ever since, she’s become distant. We used to talk daily; now I’m lucky if she texts back within a week. When we do hang out, he ...

Dear Annie: From time to time, I read letters from people feeling blue because their friends never call to initiate social time together or just chat. I understand how this can be hurtful or ...

Editor’s note: Annie is away. This was originally published in 2022. Dear Annie: I’m a 45-year-old woman, and my boyfriend is 36. His family loves me, except for his dad. I don’t know what I have done ...

Dear Annie: I have recently gone through a friend breakup with a friend we will call “Elizabeth.” When I first met Elizabeth, she was pregnant with her first child. After about a year, we became very ...