Dear Annie: I’ve always been a people-pleaser, and it’s wearing me down. My boss, “Mark,” constantly asks me to take on extra tasks because he knows I won’t say no. Last week, I stayed ...

Dear Annie: Lately, I’ve had a couple of people I barely know ask me if I go to church. I find the question surprisingly personal and uncomfortable to answer. The truth is, I don’t attend ...

Dear Annie: I have a co-worker, “Jenna,” who I also considered a close friend -- until recently. We’ve worked together for five years, and we used to grab lunch, text outside of work, even ...

DEAR ANNIE: It saddens me to see so many people who don’t enjoy their jobs. I was fortunate; I spent 42 years as a teacher, and while my first year in a middle school was the toughest, the rest ...

Dear Annie: I’m a loyal reader, and you have helped me several times with your answers to various questions. I’m in need of more advice. My family is of American Gypsy descent, and we hold a ...

Dear Annie: Some years ago, I went to a nearby office supply shop, where I saw a local couple looking around. The woman, a local musician, had Alzheimer’s, but she seemed to recognize me, so we ...

Dear Annie: It saddens me to see so many people who don’t enjoy their jobs. I was fortunate; I spent 42 years as a teacher, and while my first year in a middle school was the toughest, the rest ...

Dear Annie: Nearly 13 years ago, my husband and I lost our 12-year-old son to a severe asthma attack. Since then, I have encountered numerous instances where I meet new people and am asked how ...

Dear Annie: It saddens me to see so many people who don’t enjoy their jobs. I was fortunate; I spent 42 years as a teacher, and while my first year in a middle school was the toughest, the rest ...

Dear Annie: I thought your response to “Independent and Irritated” was gracious and thoughtful. As a 53-year-old straight, cis-gendered woman who has never married or had children, I’ve also ...