About Annie Lane

Annie Lane

Annie Lane

Annie Lane grew up in California and headed east to graduate with honors from New York University, where she majored in English literature and specialized in psychology. She earned her Juris Doctor from New York Law School.

Since July 2016, Annie has offered common-sense solutions to everyday problems in her column, “Dear Annie.” Her advice is unusually perceptive. She is firm, funny and sympathetic, echoing the style of her biggest inspiration, Ann Landers.

Annie lives outside Manhattan with her husband, two kids and two dogs. When not writing, she devotes her time to play dates and Play-Doh. 

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Choosing My Next Chapter Mar 04, 2026

Dear Annie: My children are trying to move me into assisted living, and I feel like I'm being slowly erased. I am in my early 80s, and I still live in the home where I raised my kids. It is not fancy, but it is mine. I know every creaky stair. I know... Read More

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Spring Break Planning Has Me Feeling Broken Mar 03, 2026

Dear Annie: Spring break is coming, and instead of feeling excited, I feel like I'm bracing for impact. We have school-aged kids, and every year this week turns into a mix of pressure, money stress and hurt feelings. Some families we know are doing b... Read More

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Lonely in a Lovely Town Mar 02, 2026

Dear Annie: My husband and I recently moved to a new town, and I feel lonelier than I expected to feel at this stage of life. We are new empty nesters. Our youngest left for college in the fall, and not long after that we relocated for my husband's j... Read More

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Friend Can't Stop Spilling Secrets Mar 01, 2026

Dear Annie: I didn't think I'd be writing to an advice column at my age, but here I am, feeling like the new kid at the lunch table. I recently joined a small community group to get out of the house more and meet people. That's where I met "Marla." S... Read More