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Here is a look into why this format has survived for centuries and how it’s evolving today. A Quick History of "Dear Someone"

For decades, titans like Ann Landers and Dear Abby (who were actually twin sisters!) dominated the scene, reaching millions of daily readers with their blend of maternal wisdom and strict social etiquette. ADVICE COLUMNS

The Agony and the Ecstasy: Why We Can’t Stop Reading Advice Columns Here is a look into why this format

The advice column didn't start with glossy magazines; it began in 1690 with , which answered reader questions on everything from botany to premarital sex. As social norms loosened, so did the advice

As social norms loosened, so did the advice. Columns like Savage Love broke barriers by discussing LGBTQ+ issues and sex with a raw, often controversial honesty that older columns avoided. Why We’re Hooked (Even if it’s Not Our Problem)