Dear Annie: My child called me out for being on my phone too much, but I can’t stop scrolling
I never thought I had a screen time problem until my daughter called me out. The other night, we were sitting on the couch together, and she was excitedly telling me about her day. Without thinking, I picked up my phone to check a notification.
Dear Annie: I’m addicted to my phone and don’t know how to stop
How can I set better boundaries with my screen time without feeling disconnected or giving in to the habit all over again?
Dear Annie: I never thought I had a screen time problem until my daughter called me out
I realize now that screens are pulling me away from the things that matter most. I scroll through social media when I should be sleeping, leaving me exhausted the next day. I respond to work emails during family dinner,
Dear Annie: I spend too much time on my phone. How can I change?
"I don’t want to be that person anymore. I want to be more engaged in my own life instead of just consuming content."
Dear Annie: Kids aren't the only ones who struggle with screen time
In today's Dear Annie column, Annie hears from an adult who wants to take ownership of their life and stop spending time consuming mindless content online.
Dear Annie: Facing a huge screen-time wake-up call as an adult
It must have been painful to hear your daughter’s disappointment, but oftentimes, those wake-up calls serve as the best catalysts for change. You are not alone. Screens were designed to take our attention.
Dear Annie: I have lost all joie de vivre, and I cannot figure out how to get it back
I’ve always been a person with enthusiasm for things in life. I’ve always had an interest or an obsession that gave me a ...
Dear Annie: How do we convince caretaking sister to allow our mom to move to assisted living?
The care of their 92-year-old mother is too much for one person. But one sister isn't willing to give it up, even though ...
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Dear Annie: Family betrayal leaves no room for reconciliation
For 32 years, I've been married to a wonderful partner who comes from a loving family. There was a crisis a year ago when my ...
Dear Annie: It’s becoming clear that longtime friend doesn’t really care about what’s going on with me
Dear Annie: I was out having lunch with a friend I’ve known for many years. We met when our children were babies; they are ...
Dear Annie: My husband has never given me flowers
In all our years together, my husband has never given me flowers -- not for Valentine’s Day, our anniversary or any other ...
Dear Annie: My husband doesn’t bring me flowers, but I wish he would
In all our years together, my husband has never given me flowers -- not for Valentine’s Day, our anniversary or any other ...
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Dear Annie: I feel like my friend dismisses my problems. Should I stop confiding in her?
Dear Annie: I was out having lunch with a friend I’ve known for many years. We met when our children were babies; they are grown adults now. We have only been meeting up once a week for lunch since ...
Dear Annie: Is it too much to expect empathy from a long-time friend?
The thing is, I’m feeling quite overwhelmed at the moment. I got a new puppy in October 2024. I also have been suffering anxiety, exhaustion and feeling stressed, so I’m not really in a positive frame ...
Dear Annie: How do I deal with a toxic co-worker
In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane hears from a retiree who doesn't want to give up a great job over a lousy co-worker.
Dear Annie: When resentment creeps in: Learning to choose better
I’m a 64-year-old woman, and I have a wonderful boyfriend whom I love deeply. We’ve been together for over a year, and he’s a ...