Lifestyle Columns

More His Roommate Than His Wife
Dear Annie®, Oct. 05, 2026
Dear Readers: After my column in response to "Worried Daughter," who was concerned that her widowed mother was becoming increasingly isolated and dependent two years after her husband's death, readers wrote with thoughtful suggestions.

Saving My Sleep With a Snorer
Dear Annie®, Oct. 04, 2026
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 18 years, and I love him dearly. But lately, there are nights when I fantasize less about romance and more about having my own quiet bedroom.

Old Friend's Insult Is No Joke
Dear Annie®, Oct. 03, 2026
Dear Annie: I walked away from a 50-plus-year friendship. I've known "Ralph," his wife and his kids since the late-1970s. We both worked construction.