Dear Annie: My brother constantly leans on me for help -- rides across town, venting sessions that last for hours, favors that always seem urgent. Recently, it seems like his asks are getting more and ...

Dear Annie: My fiance, “Mark,” and I have been together for four years and are set to get married next spring. We live together in a small house we bought last fall. For the most part, things are good ...

Dear Annie: My coworker “Lila” and I started at our company the same month five years ago. We used to eat lunch together daily, but over the past year she’s become increasingly competitive. She ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’m a 36-year-old woman who’s always been the “go-to” friend for emotional support. I don’t mind being there for people -- I genuinely care -- but lately it’s starting to wear me down. My ...

This column originally ran in 2023. Dear Annie: I’m 54, and my boyfriend is 57. We’re in a long-distance relationship, 1,700 miles apart. It’s been going on for almost two years now. I’ve flown to see ...

Dear Annie: A few months ago, my younger sister, “Kate,” announced during dinner that she and her boyfriend were moving to Nashville to “start fresh.” Everyone wished her well, but I was blindsided.

Dear Annie: Families Anonymous could be a great help to many of the people who write in to you. The program is most often associated with families dealing with loved ones who struggle with addiction, ...

Dear Annie: I have a friend I have known for years, and our sons have grown up playing lacrosse together. On the surface, we are both supportive sports moms who cheer from the sidelines, pack the ...

Dear Annie: I’ve been helping my neighbor with errands and yard work ever since his wife passed last fall. He’s 82, lives alone and doesn’t have any close family nearby. At first, it felt good to help ...

Dear Annie: I never imagined I’d be packing school lunches again at 62. My husband, “Tom,” and I raised our children, worked hard and finally reached that stage where life felt calmer. We downsized, ...

Dear Annie: I really enjoy reading your column. I have a problem of my own I’d like some help with. I have two daughters in university. When they’re home, they stay in their rooms or maybe talk to ...