Lifestyle Columns

When Healthy Habits Turn Into Unhealthy Critiques
Dear Annie®, Dec. 12, 2025
Dear Annie: When my boyfriend decided to get serious about his health earlier this year — cleaner eating, regular workouts — I was super proud of him.

How To Keep the Peace When He Won't Hold His Tongue
Dear Annie®, Dec. 11, 2025
Dear Annie: Christmas at my parents' house used to feel magical, but lately it feels like I'm walking into a performance review.

Look for the Beauty Around You
Dear Annie®, Dec. 10, 2025
Dear Annie: I have lost most of my family and many close friends, and I struggle with depression myself. There are days when the silence in my house feels almost too loud.