Dear Proud: Thank you for sharing your daughter's generosity with the world. A native Californian, Annie Lane writes her Dear Annie advice columns from her home outside New York City, where she lives with her husband, two kids and two dogs. In the last five, I have had so many doctor appointments, medical procedures and surgeries that I have lost count. 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I recently turned 85 and dont expect to see Christmas, as I This column, about a school administration micromanaging parents, originally posted in 2016, but still strikes a chord, 2. They scheduled me for a heart catheter and put a stent in 13 1/2 hours later. It was during a house party, and upon walking in on them, I quickly removed myself from the situation. Dear Annie: My parents and brother live in another state. If a restaurant wants to stay in business, itll do what it can to keep customers happy. Dear Annie: I have a rare child, one who asks nothing for herself and gives generously to others. Dear Annie: I would like your opinion on something. He's still alive, but he up and left six months ago and sent me a text saying he's done. My aunt sent me down to the basement to tell my uncle to come upstairs for dinner. Please. And thats not always a good thing. While there, we both fell in by Creators Syndicate. I am writing because my 4-year-old granddaughter does not want to hug me, and I'm not sure what to do about it. Claim your rewards from the Reader Perks section. Some of these problems struck a huge chord with readers. The oldest girl just turned 18 and moved out. Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below. Dear Annie: I have been in a long-term relationship with my significant other for over 10 years. September 10, 2017. Columns; Couple too young and toxic to marry. Their protectiveness served an important purpose when you were vulnerable two years ago, but now its become restrictive of growth like a cast left on after a fracture has healed. Dear Annie: My girlfriend and I have been dating for a little over 10 months now, and she Materialistically, they had everything. She a more, DEAR ABBY: After my mother died several years ago, my father's sometimes violent behavior flared up. Though I generally champion the importance of talking every problem out with a romantic partner, unfounded jealousy is the exception. Our married daughter and her husband resent the fact that we areRead more. May we all learn from her example. Yet she works hard to make other lives easier and happier every day. Walsh, Anna Maria Drummond, 1832-1855. It's been a rocky road, but for the most part, we stuck with it. Any insight into getting over this would be appreciated, as I do love her and want to be with her. For the latest news in Santa Barbara County delivered right to your inbox. Then we got the news that her uncle was very ill. We moved from our home in Florida to Alabama to help him. Her due date was Valentine's Day, and we were so thrilled with love and excitement at the arrival of our baby girl. Mom is an unhappy person who blames others and external factors for her unhappiness. I'm writing not about my marriage or kids but to ask Read More, Dear Annie: I love your column, though the recent letters about abusive siblings and your responses Read More, Creators.com requires Javascript for full functionality. This single 70-year-old tried to be a player, but his lies got him into big trouble. Lastly, have your boyfriend spend more time with your parents, your sister and you. Dear Annie: I am in my 70s and have seven grandchildren who I love very much. Dear WDID: That ugly truth will out itself in time. Thu., Jan. 12, 2017 By Annie Lane Creators Syndicate Dear Annie: I have a friend Ive known for at least 15 years. We have been best friends since childhood and have a strong bond. 1856. Now there are five of us in a cramped apartment taking Read more. Dear Annie: Twenty-five years ago, my husband and I honeymooned in Kenya. My husband of 20 years, Earl, can be friendly when he wants to be. Dear Annie: I am a 21-year-old female, quite independent, happy and full of life. Dear Annie: I need your advice. The only problem is that my family members are constantly comparing him to my ex and looking into my behavior for signs that could show that this one is like the one before. During this time, he was always considerate and loving to me. I would very much like to get a more, DEAR ABBY: I recently gave birth to our second child, a girl. I thought it might be helpful if your readers heard from a believer. For 14 years, Marcy and Kathy teamed up to provide answers to "Dear Annie" letters from across the country. A long-distance relative is visiting my parents. Publication date. Today I tried to make him understand, but it ended with him telling me to move out. Next time, speak up. To me, that w more, DEAR ABBY: I am an 80-year-old senior man who has met, texted daily and called an 80-year-old woman for the last six weeks. My 19-year-old son is taller, at 6 feet, 7 inches. My 19-year-old son is taller, at 6 feet, 7 inches. Heres a list of Dear Annies most read columns of 2021, listed from 10 to 1. Since then, however, his teenage son has decided to stay with his mother, which is fine. I gave birth to our third child the following day. A native Californian, Annie Lane writes her Dear Annie advice columns from her home outside New York City, where she lives with her husband, two kids and two dogs. I'm writing not about my marriage or kids but to ask for help with feelings I have toward my father that I cannot let go. 2023 www.telegram.com. I honestly have no idea how so many women go through this with so little support from Read more, Dear Annie: My biological family wants nothing to do with me or my new wife. I am decent friends with both and am stuck deciding what I should do. I can't imagine that you would encourage a child being bullied toRead more, Dear Annie: I don't have a question for you so much as a comment and suggestion for many of your readers with grown kids who don't visit them. We would message back an more, DEAR ABBY: About 10 years ago, my longtime best friend, "Byron," abruptly cut me out of his life. Classic Annie's Mailbox. Subscribe to any feature and receive your newsletter directly in your inbox. Here's the problem. Dear Annie: When he is awake, my husband is a mild-mannered person who rarely raises his voice. He asked me not to tell my aunt, and I didn't. I was surprised by this, as we had already wished her a happy birthday in person, with a gift and a card at her party a fewRead more, Dear Annie: Twenty years ago, my wife had an affair with a co-worker. I read your column, and often there is some form of "I'm hurt that my adult children don't call me or visit me." My readers are always eager to help people, so I have a feeling Ill hear from some cardiologists. If you want to print my real name, that works for me, for I am so proud of my generous, loving child. All rights reserved. I have been accepted to many colleges out Read more, Dear Annie: I am a 19-year-old heroin addict striving toward recovery. WebDear Abby by Abigail Van Buren latest about archives contact polls Archives latest February 28, 2023 Father and Son Are Tired of Hearing About Their Height DEAR ABBY: My husband is 6 feet, 6 inches tall. I am his caregiver while he recovers, but he is facing two more surgeries. Kids and cell phones are like peanut butter and jelly sometimes a sticky mess, 9. Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together since we were just out of high school. Sense & Sensitivity Friend Wants To Make Sure To See Woman Outside Of Work. I don't believe he feels bad about the way he treats me, and even when I tell him how painful it is, he continues to do it. I tried to tough it out, believing it would eventually get better, but when Cliff became verbally abusive, I took my two kids and left. 6. Other people joined our table, and more conversations took place during the evening, but Earl was like a concrete statue. This one sure didnt. 99 views. I would like to know when a tip went from being a reward for exemplary service to a ransom for basic decency. We will abide by your decision. My mom has had a great influence on my life for 32 years, but this had to end. Subscribe to our free P.M. Report to receive the days headlines weekdays at 4:15 p.m. There are times when they are proud of their height and ot more, DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 30 years. [from old catalog], Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). I was responding to news reports that a growing number of people are using them for casual weight loss to drop a few pounds. My husband thinks i more, DEAR ABBY: When I visit my three grandchildren on Fridays, my daughter-in-law never offers me any refreshment -- not even a glass of water or a cup of tea. Success! Dear Annie: The ghost of an ex past Mon., Sept. 4, 2017 By Annie Lane Creators Syndicate Dear Annie: My first serious boyfriend was rude, was crude and lacked compassion. Weve been married for 18 years, and we have three glorious children. They loathe being asked how tall they are. Dear Annie: My daughter is a drug addict who is in and out of jail. Lost Customer in Wilmington. Dear Annie: I am a 23-year-old girl, and my best friend, "Natalie," is my roommate. Dear Readers: Happy Valentine's Day to one and all, along with our special good wishes to the veterans in VA hospitals around the country. 3 minute read. A few weeks ago, I walked in on the girl with another guy. Since then, family gatherings have been especially difficult because my family expects me Read more, 2023 ArcaMax Publishing. She is afraid that it would destroy her relationship if her boyfriend found out. Read more, Dear Annie: I am 39 years old. He paid for cable and electricity way back when while I covered everything else. This is not sustainable. Sign Up for the A.M. Report Earl stood behind me and stated sarcastically (and not quietly), If you want to stay and visit, I could come back later. I asked him last year not to buy tickets, and he didnt, but he just came home with tickets for this years dinner, and I reminded him that I said I would never attend one again. Classic Annie's Mailbox. Read more. Thank them for their support, and reassure them that you will reach out if there is trouble like that again. I don't know whether it's because I am older than she is or what, but she always addresses me as "Gramma Mary," as inRead more. I am writing because my 4-year-old granddaughter does not want to hug me, and I'm not sure what to do about it. When I decided I'd fina more, DEAR ABBY: I don't know what to do about my 18-year-old niece. I also asked her to Read more. Dear Annie: My daughter hasn't spoken to me in 20 years. May we all learn from her example. We have a If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. I never thought I would be blessed to marry a wonderful man and that it would damage our relationship, but it did. Annie tackles a question about a mom of college-aged daughter who just can't help but buy whatever cool clothes her daughter is wearing. Site design and development byHop StudiosHop Studios. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 1. I w more, DEAR ABBY: My married friend is a swinger. Due to her husband's work transfers, Mattie twice was left alone with the children for several months while she tried to sell the house and her husband moved to the new location. This kid made our lives miserable. And as my wife and I work on our struggling marriage, my negative feelings toward my Read more. While there, we both fell in by Creators Syndicate. My problem is I'm just not sure he is the person I really want or deserve. 1856. Once again, she gave her all, helping to bring her uncle back from barely being able to get out of bed to being able to plant in his beloved garden once more. 2) Make sure your cardiologist is board-certified. 1. Dear Annie: I am 45 years old and the father of three children. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Advice columnist Annie Lane is a young wife and mother with a gift for helping other people solve problems. What do you actually owe a sibling who refuses to help care for his ailing mother? YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. DEAR ANNIE: I have written scientific papers on a variety of cancers, including skin melanoma, which takes more lives every year. We adore her. I am writing because my 4-year-old granddaughter does not want to hug me, and I'm not sure what to do about it. Our youngest grandchild was born to our second son about 10 months ago. Growing up, I was super angry at him for leaving and blamed him for not being ar more, DEAR ABBY: My partner and I recently had a baby, and it has created some major issues with my mom and in-laws. Dear Readers: In a recent column, I was critical of the sudden popularity of using diabetes drugs to lose weight. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. For example, his insurance company has an annual dinner, which includes good food and door prizes. Now that I have three young children, my negative feelings toward my father have grown. on the Internet. The pandemic has thrown us all even closer together with the core group of people who constitute our families and key relationships. I wasn't invited to her wedding, so I am not sure. I think I know the cause, which started when she was 2 and the whole world was coping with the pandemic. Please let me know how it goes; Id love to hear back from you. We went to aRead more. I sure wish I had my tip money back for that lasagna. Advice columnist Annie Lane saw a quite a few letters from people who have seen quite enough of each other this year. Dear Annie: I am 45 years old and the father of three children. WebMiss Manners Put The Dishes Down, Debbie. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. Keep up with Noozhawk's daily news coverage, delivered at 4:15 a.m. right to your inbox. He by Creators Syndicate. She has been married for 10 years and has two school-age children. DEAR ANNIE: Recently, you responded to a letter from Sally, who wrote that her husband, in his mid-80s, has become more controlling about money since their move to a senior residence. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. My father had weekend visitations with me sporadically, if at all. He has three daughters ages 23, 20 and 16. Our issues started when I caught her lying to me and talking privately on the phone to my best friend of 12 years -- the same guy who was the best man at my wedding. Last month, I had a heart attack. I have a close bond with my parents. Dear Annie: When he is awake, my husband is a mild-mannered person who rarely raises his voice. library_of_congress; americana. Dear Annie: The ghost of an ex past Mon., Sept. 4, 2017 By Annie Lane Creators Syndicate Dear Annie: My first serious boyfriend was rude, was crude and lacked compassion. At the dinner two years ago, the man seated on the other side of Earl tried to talk with both of us, while Earl stared straight ahead. Processing "Kevin's" conversations are sexist, ra Read More, Dear Annie: I was just 18 years old when a routine doctor's visit exposed off-the-chart high blood p Read More, Dear Annie: I recently obtained proof of what I had long suspected: My husband of more than 40 years Read More, Dear Annie: My daughter is a drug addict who is in and out of jail. Thu., Jan. 12, 2017 By Annie Lane Creators Syndicate Dear Annie: I have a friend Ive known for at least 15 years. Dear Annie Advice columnist Annie Lane is a young wife and mother with a gift for helping other people solve problems. Each connection throughout the years has been different until this last one where there was an instantaneous spark that truly synchronized us on so many levels, including talks about the near and far future, as well as expressing our Read more, Dear Annie: "Still Sad's" story is almost my story. Youd think their college-aged daughter could work this out on her own. The company he joined offere more, DEAR ABBY: My parents divorced when I was an infant. After arguing for a few days, I asked her to make a sincere effort to go for counseling, and she agreed. My parents have never had issues that I ever saw. A Layoff Plus a New Baby Are Putting My Family on Edge, No Reason Is Good Enough to Stay in an Abusive Marriage, Connecting in the Age of COVID and Smartphones, Husband Walks All Over Me and Rolls in My Dough. She says her husband's sex drive has declined lately, but it hasn't. Tell your husband youd like to go to marriage counseling. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. We will abide by your decision. All rights reserved, New Perspectives on Groundbreaking Weight Loss Drugs, More Support for Women's Health Challenges. Am I too sensitive, or is he too callous? May 13, 2018. Dear Annie: My wife and I have been together since we were just out of high school. But no. My other "dad," "Tom," is another matter entirely. I spent some time in counseling during the late stages of my marriage and the early stages of my divorce. If you aired your feelings, theyd grow like fanned flames. She has Read more, 2023 ArcaMax Publishing. Read More. Sad to say, Valentine was born Feb. 14 as a stillbirth.Read more. He and my 11-year-old niece, "Jenny," are still estranged from the ex-wife. It would be reckless of me to give specific medical counsel, but here are two broad pieces of advice I can offer: 1) Always get a second opinion. They loathe being asked how tall they are. [London] Printed for private circulation [at the Operative Jewish converts' institution] Collection. Dear Annie: Ive been a successful trumpet player for five years now and in marching band for three. However, the other two are the problem. She lost her school, her friends, a community to walk in without fear and so much more. Please reload the page and try again. You're on the list. But two months ago, something changed. library_of_congress; americana. Linda's mother left me for her married lover when our Read more. When I opened my bag, I found that my lasagna was a very small edge slice, and it was burned black not even close to being edible. Dear Annie: I am in contact with this guy who is 52 years old, and I am 58. We spent last summer together, and I honestly fell head over heels in love with her. Over and over, these sarcastic statements not only embarrass me but hurt me. Dear Annie: I've been married for almost 12 years to a man who is emotionally abusive. The most read Dear Annie column of 2021 was actually originally run in 2017 and must have resonated with all sorts of young women who are totally embarrassed by their mothers. Is my roommate the ex-wife our families and key relationships rights reserved, New Perspectives on weight. Be appreciated, as I do n't know what to do about it n't know what do. 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