She has threatened to move out or cut off communication entirely with both her mother and me if I try to visit.

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane tackles how a difficult relationship with their daughter is affecting the parents' ...

Dear Heartbroken: Nineteen-year-olds generally don’t cut out contact for no reason, so your daughter’s reaction likely ...

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Dear Tired: You cannot pour from an empty cup, and from the sound of it, you are down to the last drop. It is not unkind to ...

That’s why I really appreciated your advice. I loved your simple and elegant response: “I never kiss and tell.” It’s firm ...

I don’t want to have to turn him down. I like being there for the people I care about, especially family. But the truth is, I ...

In the past, I’ve tried saying things like, “I don’t like to talk about sexual stuff with anyone, and I know my boyfriend ...

Why is it so hard to set boundaries with people you care about? And how can I take better care of myself without feeling like ...

Through all of this, I’ve also come to a personal decision: I won’t marry again while my son is still dependent on me. As ...

Dear Annie: I wanted to follow up on a letter you published on June 21, 2025, about my complicated relationship with my ...

I don’t expect miracles. I just want to know if anyone else has ever felt this way — and what they did to feel human again.