Dear Annie: Now that my husband and I are in our 70s, it feels as if our social world has shrunk to the size of a postage stamp. Friends have moved away to be near their children, others are dealing ...

When I say I’m concerned, she shuts down. She says, “I’m just tired,” or “Everyone forgets things” and then changes the ...

Dear Annie: I am the default holiday host for my extended family. My parents are divorced and both come, my sister arrives ...

Dear Annie: My partner’s mother constantly demands attention, and everything revolves around her. Whenever we’re busy or focused on other things, she lashes out—often hurting those around her, ...

Dear Annie: I have known “Gabe” for 13 to 14 years now. We met through the website Meetup and have attended social events. He’s awkward in social settings and wasn’t included in groups. I felt bad for ...

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Dear Annie: Every year, Thanksgiving turns into a tug-of-war in my family. My siblings and I all live within driving distance of our parents, but the holiday always comes with arguments about who’s ...

Dear Annie: I recently started a new job at a software company, and for the most part, I really like it. The work is interesting, my co-workers are friendly, and the company culture is a good fit for ...

Dear Annie: I have a frustrating problem with my mother. I’m 40 years old, but she still treats me like I’m a teenager. She expects me to answer every call immediately and freaks out if I’m ...

Apparently there are a lot of people around who are sicker of Annie than I am. The 1977 musical based on the comic-strip moppet, which won seven Tony Awards and ran for nearly six years, has been ...