Is there any guidance you can offer about how to rebuild trust and connection with my daughter -- and perhaps preserve some ...

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' ...

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie advises a reader to focus on recharging her batteries and setting boundaries with her ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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