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Family Boundaries and Paths to Healing Dec. 02, 2024
Dear Annie: I have a very toxic and narcissistic sister-in-law. Despite years of unpleasant family p... Read More
When Friendly Favors Go Too Far Nov. 29, 2024
Dear Annie: Last week, my good friend "Jess" called me at 6 a.m. to ask if I could drive her to an a... Read More
Am I Setting the Wrong Boundaries? Nov. 18, 2024
Dear Annie: I have complex feelings about my family, which may come across as harsh, but I feel it's... Read More
Boundaries in Friendship and at Home Nov. 03, 2024
Dear Annie: I am writing in response to the letter about the friend who was snubbed and not invited ... Read More
Boundaries and Breakthroughs Oct. 27, 2024
Dear Annie: I just read today's letter from "Help," and it deeply resonated with my own experiences.... Read More
Overcoming Family Guilt and Setting Boundaries Oct. 11, 2024
Dear Annie: I'm a 50-plus married empty nester with a full-time job and three dogs. Life is still bu... Read More
The Cost of Duty, and Why We Should Pay It Sep. 28, 2024
It's hardly even fall, but already I'm looking for airline tickets for Thanksgiving, my jaw agape in... Read More
Grandma Struggles With Guilt and Boundaries Jul. 26, 2024
Dear Annie: I'm a 58-year-old grandmother to two grandchildren: a 7-year-old boy and a 13-year-old g... Read More
Learning To Set Boundaries in the Quest for Work-Life Balance Jul. 26, 2024
If I don't schedule downtime as a way to set boundaries and focus on the things that matter to me, t... Read More
Balancing Boundaries in Blended Family Jul. 25, 2024
Dear Annie: I am writing because I am not sure if I am being "prudish" or "straitlaced." I will give... Read More
Setting Boundaries and Seeking Balance May. 14, 2024
Dear Annie: I have a younger co-worker who I met at a work social event, and we started talking a bi... Read More
Navigating Financial and Communication Boundaries in Relationships Apr. 30, 2024
Dear Annie: I had been in a wonderful relationship with an incredible woman for two years and 10 mon... Read More
Respecting Boundaries and Bridging Gaps Apr. 24, 2024
Dear Annie: We have neighbors who reside in a cul-de-sac that is at the rear of our property. Our pr... Read More
Balancing Boundaries and Support Mar. 08, 2024
Dear Annie: I have been dating my boyfriend for four years and am very lucky to call him mine. He lo... Read More
Terrible Twos and Tough Talks Mar. 06, 2024
Dear Annie: I have a son who's going to be 3 in August. He's been going through the "Terrible Twos,"... Read More
Boundaries When a Relationship Is All Give, No Take Mar. 03, 2024
Dear Annie: I have a cousin who I grew up with (literally in the same building) for eight years of m... Read More
Navigating Forgiveness and Boundaries Feb. 29, 2024
Dear Annie: I am 70 years old and blessed with two well-settled and caring grown children (one son a... Read More
Balancing Boundaries Feb. 22, 2024
Dear Annie: We have a female friend that we have known for years. She lives alone and lost her leg a... Read More
How Far Would You Go for an Animal? Dec. 08, 2023
Dear Annie: I have had dogs my whole life and treat them like members of my family. When they are si... Read More
Outraged by Friend Overstepping Boundaries Oct. 14, 2023
Dear Annie: A few weeks back, I had to cancel plans to visit my friend and attend a musical festival... Read More
