Asking Eric: Friends booked annual trip without us
Dear Eric: They went to the shore and did all the things we usually do – posting all of it on social media – without us. I became more upset...
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Asking Eric: We don’t get to choose how other people make use of our gifts
Dear Eric: During our morning walks, my husband and I became acquainted with “Ron”, a homeless man who always sits on the same bench and always has a cheery hello....
Asking Eric: I’m not even invited to the wedding ceremony
Dear Eric: I will be driving several hours to attend the wedding reception. It feels like a long trip just for dinner. Just sending a gift will upset my sister....
Asking Eric: I want to move away with my boyfriend
Dear Eric: I live in an apartment with my 22-year-old daughter. She had a really bad high school experience that was broken up by Covid, so remote learning didn’t go...
Asking Eric: A talk is the right path forward
Dear Eric: My 40-year-old daughter has been living in a house with a very nice older, recently retired gentleman for about 10 years. He has an adult son and daughter-in-law...
Asking Eric: I miss alcohol
Dear Eric: I am a 58-year-old woman who was diagnosed with cirrhosis three years ago. I did not have an alcoholic problem but had to give up drinking due to...
Asking Eric: You should ask her
Dear Eric: So, what is her problem? What is in her mind when she does that? How do I get her to stop the criticism?
Asking Eric: I’m wondering how to gracefully quit the group
Dear Eric: I was invited to join a group of ladies last year for a monthly game night. We all take turns hosting.
Asking Eric: Do I continue to ignore this situation?
Dear Eric: I have two daughters that are estranged. I do not want to get in the middle of it, but it is getting ridiculous.
Asking Eric: I’m reluctant to do any more entertaining
Dear Eric: My spouse and I are senior citizens, and we occasionally have small gatherings, or what I intended to be small gatherings. The last couple gatherings have turned into...