Lifestyle Columns

Deadbeat Boyfriend Must Be Cut Off
Dear Annie®, Jan. 13, 2026
Dear Annie: I have been with a man off and on for seven years. He is my best friend, and I can't live without him. A few years ago, he stole my stimulus check of $1,200, and he brought other women home, claiming he was only doing business with them.

Don't Rule Out a Career Too Soon
Dear Annie®, Jan. 12, 2026
Dear Annie: Kids today are pushed too early to make career decisions. The first two years of college are a good time to take different courses to see where one's interest lies.

Attending the Wedding Shower with No Wedding Invite
Dear Annie®, Jan. 11, 2026
Dear Annie: My grandson, "Billie" is 5 years old and still not potty trained. We have tried everything to get him to use the toilet — rewards, bribes, "gentle threats," etc.