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Ann Landers

Writer (In remembrance)

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Ann Landers was a writer who specialized in offering advice from the perspective of a mentor or friend. She wrote blogs focused on friendship, romantic relationships, heartbreak, and beyond.

Ann Landers was America’s leading advice columnist for 47 years, reaching up to 90 million readers at her peak. Known for her common-sense wisdom and touch of humor, she became the most widely read and syndicated human relations adviser in history. She introduced the practice of consulting experts to deliver well-rounded, informed advice, which made her both respected and relatable. Admired as “America’s mother,” she shaped lives with her guidance and reminded readers that common sense is not always so common.

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In addition to her column, Ann engaged directly with the public through MentalHealth.com Answers (formerly MentalHelp.net), where she provided compassionate, evidence-based guidance. Her goal was always to help individuals better understand their challenges and move toward meaningful growth with clarity and confidence.

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References

  1. Ann Landers. (n.d.). Advice for All Website. annlanders.com. Accessed October 10 2026.
  2. Ask Ann Landers Bio. (n.d.). Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org. Accessed October 10 2026.

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A pregnant reader describes a fiancé’s repeated infidelity and his claim that arguments made him cheat. AuthoredWhat can I do about his disrespect? A reader describes a husband’s name-calling, threats, throwing objects, and spending decisions that leave them afraid to raise concerns. AuthoredI’m a 26-year-old virgin. How do I stop being socially awkward? A 26-year-old man feels behind his peers because he has little dating experience and fears emotional and physical closeness. AuthoredWhat should I do about my lying, cheating husband? A reader believed counseling had helped a marriage recover from an affair, but discovers continued contact and financial support for the other person. AuthoredWhy am I so jealous of her male friends? After two recent breakups, a reader feels threatened by a new girlfriend’s male friendships despite her openness and efforts to include them. AuthoredHow do I cope with my boyfriend’s depression? A woman worries that her boyfriend has depression and a past suicide attempt but avoids discussing it. AuthoredHow do I cope with a postponed wedding day? A woman is devastated when her fiancé postpones their wedding two weeks beforehand, citing arguments and a need for counseling. AuthoredHow should I handle someone’s lack of personal hygiene? A parent is worried about a nineteen-year-old daughter’s marked decline in bathing and her defensive reaction when it is mentioned. AuthoredWhy do I keep dreaming about a nonexistent lover? A person describes feeling in love with an imagined companion while maintaining friendships and daily life. AuthoredWhy is there no romance after having a baby? A woman feels rejected after her long-term partner stops offering affection following the birth of their second child. AuthoredWhy have I never had a boyfriend? A 21-year-old woman has never had a boyfriend and is puzzled by attention that seems limited to sex rather than dating. AuthoredHow can I overcome being nervous about nudity? A newly married woman feels uncomfortable being seen undressed and says her husband takes her modesty personally. AuthoredHow should I deal with my wife’s past? A man raised with strict beliefs about premarital sex feels distressed by his wife’s earlier relationships many years into their marriage. AuthoredIs my snoring pushing him away? A woman feels hurt after her husband moves to a separate bedroom because of her snoring. AuthoredWhat is the true meaning of being defensive? A couple asks what being defensive means in conversation. They wonder whether denying fault, justifying behavior or countering criticism by blaming the other… AuthoredShould I leave my husband? A woman in a long marriage feels lonely and emotionally unsupported, and an affair with a married coworker has intensified her doubts. AuthoredHow can I learn self-acceptance? A woman in a loving long-term relationship feels insecure, jealous of her partner’s support network, and fearful of being left. AuthoredIs it wrong that I’m seeing a married man? A woman wants to end a year-long relationship with a married man after waiting for him and receiving demeaning accusations. AuthoredWhy am I so afraid he will leave me? After a difficult marriage and divorce, a woman is falling in love with a new partner but fears that expressing it will drive him away. AuthoredWhy does my wife of 21 years have a boyfriend? A man is grieving after his wife of twenty-one years moves out and begins another relationship. AuthoredWhy does my boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend have to be so involved in his life? A woman feels hidden and excluded because her long-term boyfriend has not told his child's mother about their relationship. AuthoredHow should I handle a sweet but aloof boyfriend? A woman feels impatient with her caring but laid-back boyfriend and sometimes directs stress or irritation toward him. AuthoredHow does borderline personality disorder affect spousal abuse? A man describes repeated physical and verbal abuse by his wife, an order of protection and a later decision to seek divorce. AuthoredHow do I deal with a slobby husband? A woman says her husband's poor hygiene and public habits have reduced her attraction to him despite loving his other qualities. AuthoredHow do I handle having to choose between my husband and my son? A parent feels pressured to choose between a husband and teenage son after physical conflict at home. AuthoredWhy do I have such a hard time making friends with other guys? A man links difficulty making male friends to childhood exclusion and interests that differ from those common in his community. AuthoredHow do I handle having a crush on my husband’s friend? A married person remains preoccupied with a crush on a man who has become the husband's friend. AuthoredIs my husband’s secretary too close to him? A wife feels excluded by the amount of time her husband spends with his secretary, including lunches and after-hours events. AuthoredWhat should I do if my husband wants a divorce? A wife feels devastated after her husband requests a divorce and refuses counseling or other attempts to repair the marriage. AuthoredHow can I forgive my husband for abandoning me? A recently married person with periods of incapacitating illness feels hurt and unsafe after their husband left them without care. AuthoredIs male interest in pornography normal? A reader is uncomfortable with a fiancé’s hidden pornography use and wonders whether the interest is normal or a warning about marriage. AuthoredIs it wrong to be a masochist? A reader asks whether identifying as a masochist is wrong and wonders how their family might react. AuthoredHow can I forgive my husband to save our marriage? A separated reader wants to repair a marriage after repeated infidelity and years of conflict. AuthoredWhat should I do if I’ve lost interest in sex? A person married for five years lost interest in sex about a year earlier, and medication has not helped. AuthoredAm I obsessing over the lack of affection? A person in a close relationship feels distressed by limited time with their boyfriend because both work two jobs. AuthoredWhat does it mean if I’m attracted to men and women? A 20-year-old male college student is attracted to both men and women and fears losing friends if he is gay. AuthoredWhy do I have to imagine I’m a sex victim? A person in a loving relationship feels distressed by unwanted sexual fantasies involving victimization and finds intimacy difficult without them. AuthoredCan you help me save my relationship? A reader wants to repair a once-promising relationship now marked by frequent defensiveness and exhausting arguments. AuthoredCan our love survive broken trust? A young woman recovering from anorexia feels insecure after discovering her boyfriend’s romantic messages and concealed pornography use. AuthoredShould I leave my depressed, controlling husband? A woman feels diminished and isolated by her husband’s controlling behavior after a disabling injury and depression. AuthoredHow do I manage my anger towards my step-dad? A young adult feels angry about a stepfather’s secrecy after leaving the family and starting another relationship. AuthoredAm I competing with my stepdaughter? A reader feels neglected because a husband devotes much of his time to a teenage daughter’s sports activities. AuthoredHow do we fix our relationship? An engaged couple has postponed their wedding because frequent arguments leave both partners feeling unwanted. AuthoredCould my mental health get worse if I don’t get help? A teenager feels persistently irritable and sometimes depressed, but a parent dismisses the request for therapy as attitude. AuthoredWhat should I do if I can’t continue without affection? A person in a long marriage describes persistent lack of affection alongside a history of verbal mistreatment. AuthoredHow do I stop living in fear of the next outburst? A reader fears a husband’s controlling behavior and angry outbursts may become physical violence. AuthoredHow do I stand up to my husbands verbal abuse? A married woman describes years of belittling and verbal abuse that are affecting her mood and family life. AuthoredIs it okay to ask for closure months after a breakup? A woman continues to miss a former partner months after their breakup over his parents’ opposition and religious differences. AuthoredHow can I overcome my past and trust my partner? A reader’s previous breakup has made promises in a loving new relationship difficult to believe. AuthoredWhat should I do when I miss my daughter so much? A parent feels estranged from an adult daughter after family trauma, conflict, and the daughter's close involvement with another household. AuthoredWhy won’t my boyfriend be less selfish in bed? A person feels used and humiliated by their boyfriend's one-sided sexual behavior despite having explained their needs. AuthoredHow can I stop being attracted to men who don’t want me? A 49-year-old gay man feels lonely because he is consistently attracted to younger adult men who rarely reciprocate. AuthoredWhy am I such a homebody? A homemaker enjoys limited socializing and time at home, but a longtime friend's constant plans and calls feel intrusive. AuthoredWhat should I do if my needy son hates my boyfriend? A divorced mother feels caught between supporting her adult son after significant losses and maintaining a relationship with a boyfriend who dislikes his… AuthoredWhat should I do if my husband won’t touch me? A reader misses a husband’s earlier affection and sexual interest and wonders whether job stress could explain the change. AuthoredHow can I support my girlfriend in learning not to be so critical? A reader wants to help a girlfriend who regrets snapping and being critical but says she cannot stop. AuthoredWill my fiancé ever move on from his late wife? A reader engaged to a widower feels unsettled by a painting tied to his late wife and the prospect of displaying it in their future home. AuthoredWhy does my ex-husband say he wants me but stay with his girlfriend? A reader’s ex-husband says he wants to reunite but continues living with the woman involved in the affair that ended their marriage. AuthoredWhat should I do if my depressed husband won’t sleep with me? 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A husband describes financial difficulties, treatment for his own spending problems, and a wife who alternates between reunion, separation, and divorce. AuthoredWhat should I do about my wife and her sister? A husband is upset by his wife’s sexual involvement with her sister and by pressure to film it. He says the behavior continues and asks how to respond. AuthoredWhy am I so unlucky in love? A twenty-nine-year-old man sees a pattern of attraction to ambitious women who do not commit while he may commit quickly. AuthoredWhat should I do if I’m unhappy in an arranged marriage? A mother of three feels unfulfilled in an arranged marriage despite describing her husband as dedicated and caring. AuthoredWhy do I feel uncomfortable around my boyfriend? A reader's close friendship has become romantic, but their partner now makes accusations and shouts when they try to discuss problems. AuthoredHow can I cope with friends and family rejecting me after trauma? A grieving reader feels rejected by a sister, a former friend and a classmate while receiving treatment for depression and anxiety. AuthoredHow can I handle being torn between two lovers? A university student feels drawn to an exciting new acquaintance while still caring for a long-term girlfriend. AuthoredWhat should I do if I’m scared of hurting him? A friendship is becoming a romantic relationship, and one person fears hurting the other or committing before they are ready. AuthoredWhy don’t I care anymore? What’s wrong with me? A woman feels joyless and unsupported after changing jobs, with new schedules adding strain to her relationship. AuthoredWhy doesn’t my boyfriend give gifts? A woman feels valued in many parts of a long relationship but hurt by her boyfriend’s refusal to give small gifts. AuthoredHow do I find balance in a relationship? A reader has left a much-loved partner because dependence seems to be undermining the relationship. 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