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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Father Feels Invisible in Fight Over Inheritance Jun 01, 2026

Dear Annie: Dear Annie: My 90-year-old father has been married to his third wife, who is 85, for nearly 33 years. Between them, they have five adult children: two are his and three are hers. For their entire marriage, they have relied largely on my f... Read More

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Sister-in-Law Dishing Out Insults at Dinner May 31, 2026

Dear Annie: My sister-in-law has turned every family gathering into a courtroom, and somehow I am always the defendant. For years, I have hosted holidays, birthdays and Sunday dinners because I genuinely love having family together. I cook, clean, se... Read More

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Mocktails Today, Martinis Tomorrow? May 30, 2026

Dear Annie: My granddaughter allows her son to order mocktails — drinks that sound like the adult version but don't have liquor in them. Even though they are virgin drinks, I'm afraid this will lead him to drinking real alcohol at a young age. ... Read More

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Left Out of the Family Picture May 29, 2026

Dear Annie: My stepson of 15 years, "Toby," is getting married. I've always had a great relationship with him and his bride-to-be, and I've treated her like she was already family. Here's my dilemma: Toby got angry with me because my sister, who wor... Read More