Lifestyle Columns

Sisters, Secrets and Starting Over
Dear Annie®, Oct. 23, 2025
Dear Annie: A few months ago, my younger sister, "Kate," announced during dinner that she and her boyfriend were moving to Nashville to "start fresh.

Keeping the Peace at Thanksgiving
Dear Annie®, Oct. 22, 2025
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 hosting, who's cooking and which in-laws get priority.

When Giving Becomes Too Much
Dear Annie®, Oct. 21, 2025
Dear Annie: I am struggling with what feels like a small thing, but it weighs on me. I have several great-nieces and great-nephews, and over the years I've tried to remember birthdays with cards, little gifts or even just a phone call.