Dear Annie: I’m a 36-year-old woman who’s always been the “go-to” friend for emotional support. I don’t mind being there for ...

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane tackles how a difficult relationship with their daughter is affecting the parents' ...

Dear Heartbroken: Nineteen-year-olds generally don’t cut out contact for no reason, so your daughter’s reaction likely ...

She has threatened to move out or cut off communication entirely with both her mother and me if I try to visit.

Dear Heartbroken: Nineteen-year-olds generally don’t cut out contact for no reason, so your daughter’s reaction likely ...

Is there any guidance you can offer about how to rebuild trust and connection with my daughter -- and perhaps preserve some ...

Dear Tired: You cannot pour from an empty cup, and from the sound of it, you are down to the last drop. It is not unkind to ...

That’s why I really appreciated your advice. I loved your simple and elegant response: “I never kiss and tell.” It’s firm ...

In the past, I’ve tried saying things like, “I don’t like to talk about sexual stuff with anyone, and I know my boyfriend ...

I don’t want to have to turn him down. I like being there for the people I care about, especially family. But the truth is, I ...

Dear Tired: You cannot pour from an empty cup, and from the sound of it, you are down to the last drop. It is not unkind to ...

Why is it so hard to set boundaries with people you care about? And how can I take better care of myself without feeling like ...