Dear Annie: I have lost all joie de vivre, and I cannot figure out how to get it back
I’ve always been a person with enthusiasm for things in life. I’ve always had an interest or an obsession that gave me a ...
Dear Annie: I’ve finally realized that screens are pulling me away from the things that matter most
Electronic devices are designed to grab and hold our attention. What are some ways to go "screen free" and be more present in ...
Dear Annie: I’m addicted to my phone and don’t know how to stop
How can I set better boundaries with my screen time without feeling disconnected or giving in to the habit all over again?
Dear Annie: Should I stop confiding in a friend who dismisses my problems?
DEAR ANNIE: I was out having lunch with a friend I’ve known for many years. We met when our children were babies; they are grown adults now. We have only been meeting up once a week for lunch since ...
Dear Annie: How do we convince caretaking sister to allow our mom to move to assisted living?
The care of their 92-year-old mother is too much for one person. But one sister isn't willing to give it up, even though ...
Dear Annie: My husband has never given me flowers
In all our years together, my husband has never given me flowers -- not for Valentine’s Day, our anniversary or any other ...
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Dear Annie: Family betrayal leaves no room for reconciliation
For 32 years, I've been married to a wonderful partner who comes from a loving family. There was a crisis a year ago when my ...
Dear Annie: When resentment creeps in: Learning to choose better
I’m a 64-year-old woman, and I have a wonderful boyfriend whom I love deeply. We’ve been together for over a year, and he’s a ...
Dear Annie: Rude behavior toward nurses is becoming dangerously common
A simple explanation for this growing incivility is the influence of leadership. When those in power normalize rudeness and bullying, it trickles down and affects everyday interactions, making people ...
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Dear Annie: I feel like my friend dismisses my problems. Should I stop confiding in her?
Dear Annie: I was out having lunch with a friend I’ve known for many years. We met when our children were babies; they are grown adults now. We have only been meeting up once a week for lunch since ...
Dear Annie: I offered my in-law ‘support’ but they think I was trying to have an affair
Shortly before my partner’s return, this relative privately requested the “support” I’d promised: They confessed they were attracted to me and wanted a secret relationship! I was morally offended and ...