How do I let her know that I don’t want to pick things back up the way they were without sounding cruel or self-important?

Dear Annie: My dad recently remarried a woman named “Ellen,” and while I want to be supportive, I’m having a hard time. My mom passed away five years ago, and Dad met Ellen less than a year ago. They ...

Dear Annie: I’m 27 and recently moved back to my small hometown after nearly a decade away. I took a job here to be closer to my mom, who’s recovering from a stroke. It’s been an adjustment, but I’m ...

Dear Annie: I’m 27 and recently moved back to my small hometown after nearly a decade away. I took a job here to be closer to my mom, who’s recovering from a stroke. It’s been an adjustment, but I’m ...

In today's Dear Annie column, a frustrated daughter seeks Annie Lane's help on how to deal with her mother's real and ...

I feel like a terrible person for even thinking about leaving. He’s been through so much and doesn’t deserve to be hurt again ...

Dear Grieving: Few pains cut as deeply as being shut out by your own child. You are mourning not only the loss of a ...

It’s hard to watch people you love hurt each other — and I’m sure it’s even more difficult for you now that your brother is ...

DEAR ANNIE: Every Thanksgiving, my brother hosts the holiday meal -- at my house. He does most of the cooking, which I ...

I've been with my boyfriend for over three years. We met when I was a freshman in high school and he was a sophomore. I fell ...

DEAR ANNIE: I never thought I would be in this position, but I have become estranged from my adult daughter. We used to be incredibly close. When she was younger, we had long talks late into the ...

Dear Annie: I’m really struggling with how to handle my daughter’s relationship. She’s in her early 20s and is smart, funny and ambitious. I’m so proud of her. But I just can’t seem to ...