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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Wife and Husband Torn on Family's Future Feb 03, 2026

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married eight years and we have two young kids. They are my whole world. I love being a dad in a way I did not expect. I am the one who volunteers for bedtime stories, who gets up early on Saturdays so my wife can ... Read More

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Not Keen on Friend's Condescending Humor Feb 02, 2026

Dear Annie: I'm a 73-year-old married woman, and my husband and I have a full social life. We regularly host other couples for happy hour, dinner and holidays. I enjoy it, and I'm grateful to have good friends at this stage of life. One friend in par... Read More

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How To Keep Your Life From Going 'Out of Bounds' Feb 01, 2026

Dear Readers, This time of year, my inbox fills with the same quiet sentence written a hundred different ways: "I'm tired of being the reasonable one." It comes from the woman hosting Sunday dinner who gets criticized no matter what she serves. The m... Read More

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A Painful Story Taken Without Permission Jan 31, 2026

Dear Annie: I'm a senior citizen. Fifty years ago, another young girl and I were in a juvenile detention facility for very minor infractions that would not lead to incarceration today. I was repeatedly raped by two counselors throughout our months th... Read More