When I was 6 years old, my father left my mother for another woman who was 14 years his junior. She had actually been his secretary and had been with him for a couple of years before the divorce. My ...

DEAR ANNIE: I have read the letters from the grandmothers who are feeling left out. I am in the same situation. My mother always told me that when your son marries, he will be more connected with the ...

Dear Annie: Now that my youngest left for college, everyone keeps telling me I’ve “entered my freedom era.” The truth is, I feel anything but free. I miss the chaos of packed lunches, carpool ...

Dear Annie: Where do I even start with a mother like mine? She tries WAY too hard to be funny, and I usually end up being the butt of her jokes, which, as a shy introvert, I’m not crazy about. I’ve ...

Dear Annie: Please tell me if I am wrong. I was in the town where my longtime friend of more than 59 years still lives. It was her birthday, and since I was in town, I decided to stop by to say happy ...

We have one son who is married and has two beautiful children. At Christmas time, I go all out to make sure that I gift the grands things I know they will enjoy and appreciate. We also exchange gifts ...

Dear Annie: My husband has made it clear that he wants out of the marriage and is asking me to move out of our home. We have already tried counseling, and I am emotionally exhausted. He is pushing for ...

Dear Annie: I run a small bed and breakfast in a very small, rural, up-and-coming town. We have recently had a number of guests who are in their 90s who have had health issues or injuries while ...