Asking Eric: I called him when I left work and he said I was too late, he was back with his ex

Dear Eric: I was in a relationship for 21 years until my ex had a baby with another woman and I left him. During breaks in my ...

Asking Eric: I worked hard to become less of a ‘handful’ for ex, then he goes and does this

Dear Eric: I was in a relationship for 21 years until my ex had a baby on me and I left him. During my relationship with my ...

Asking Eric: Siblings resent parents for their clutter

there are rooms in the house that are no longer able to be moved through or are overrun with stuff from decades ago.
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Asking Eric: Parents with tight budget can’t afford gifts for family

We have two daughters and three grandchildren. We only spend our gas money going to and from doctor’s appointments, radiation and the grocery store. Both of my daughters have birthdays coming up and, ...

Asking Eric: Divorced mom has no idea why 30-year-old son cut her out of his life

Dear Eric: Thirty-three years ago, I became pregnant and the man I was dating dropped me like a hot potato. I had the baby on ...

Asking Eric: Going through some tough times

It’s important to remember that generosity from others – in good times and bad – isn’t an invoice that we have to scramble to ...

Asking Eric: I miss my friend, but I don’t miss walking on eggshells with her

If you can, let the experience be water under the bridge. Reach out to your friend. Tell her you miss her. Ask her if you and ...

Asking Eric: Am I a bad friend because I couldn’t deal with a third death?

Am I really a bad friend because I just did not want every detail again? I miss her but I don’t miss walking-on-eggshells conversations. Dear Eggshells: You both were under a lot of stress and also ...

Asking Eric: I’m frustrated that he hasn’t made the girlfriend request

Dear Eric: I’m in my early 30s and seeing a really great guy. He checks a lot of boxes for me and I’m happy with him. My ...

Asking Eric: Is my dear friend using her ADHD diagnosis as an excuse to not show up for me?

When she does arrive, she reminds me she’s ADHD and pokes fun at me for being so uptight about time. My mom is dying, my ...

Asking Eric: I miss my friend, but I can’t be her ‘grief counselor’ anymore

If you can, let the experience be water under the bridge. Reach out to your friend. Tell her you miss her. Ask her if you and she can start again. Dear Eric: My parents are retired and enjoying the ...