Dear Annie: My marriage feels empty now that the kids are gone and my husband doesn't think there's any problem.

Dear Annie: My husband and I have two kids under 5, and we both work full-time. As you can imagine, our lives are pretty hectic. My mother-in-law lives about 30 minutes away and expects us to ...

Dear Annie: I’m in my early 60s, recently divorced after a long marriage and trying to build a new life. A few months ago, I reconnected with someone I dated briefly in my 20s. He’s kind ...

Advice Dear Annie: We’re an exhausted family tired of playing by Grandma’s guilt-trip rules Published: Jun. 13, 2025, 3:00 a.m.

Dear Annie: I’m an only child in my early 40s, and I’m at my wits’ end trying to care for my 74-year-old mother. She lives alone and insists she’s “just fine,” but I can see she’s ...

Advice Dear Annie: I’m so upset that my daughter is moving 2 hours away that I’ve had to go on antidepressants Published: Jun. 13, 2025, 3:00 a.m.

What I’ve learned is this: Caring for an aging pet is heartbreaking but also full of grace. How do we stay present and find joy in their golden years instead of living in fear of the goodbye?