Lifestyle Columns

Learning to Say 'I've Got This' at Work, and 'No, Thank You' at Home
Dear Annie®, Oct. 02, 2025
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 me.

When You've Always Been There for Family -- and They're No Longer There for You
Dear Annie®, Oct. 01, 2025
Dear Annie: I am an 85-year-old widow living alone. I have three children, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Fractured Bonds
Dear Annie®, Sep. 30, 2025
Dear Annie: My husband and I recently went on an eight-day cruise to Iceland with two close friends. We have been friends for more than 40 years and have traveled together many times.