Asking Eric: Married couple are soulmates but have stopped having sex
"It's been five years since we've had sex. I simply have lost my desire and...
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Asking Eric: Neighbors give gifts for every single holiday
"I am proud that I drew a boundary around something draining for me, but I...
Asking Eric: Wife’s hair keeps ending up in packed lunch
"I don’t want to be critical or seem ungrateful, but itap pretty unappetizing."
Asking Eric: Friends send cards but refuse to visit
"For a while I told them to stop by and see us, or to call...
Asking Eric: Son chooses wife over mother
"How can they treat me this way? I am so hurt and confused."
Asking Eric: After father’s death, stepson wants nothing to do with stepmother
"I do not like spending time with his wife because she is very controlling and...
Asking Eric: Grandparents want to stop paying for partying granddaughter’s education
"Do we have a right to say she must maintain a better GPA, or we...
Asking Eric: Young adult hates new city home
"I feel like itap not very adult of me to pick up and leave, but...
Asking Eric: Distant grandmother’s presents left unopened
"I am at a loss as to how to proceed. I don't get it. My...
Asking Eric: Aging couple’s calendar is too full
"My husband and I agree that it's over the top, and we choose to slow...
Asking Eric: Youth podcaster ghosted by professional contacts
"Are people ghosting me because I'm young?"
Asking Eric: Retired parents feel guilty they’re comfortable while their kids pinch pennies
"We are not rich, but our financial adviser said we should be in good shape...
Asking Eric: Caregiving friend struggles to hold boundary
"We've coached him on how to do this, but it hasn't been effective. He does...
Asking Eric: Veteran wants to find lost love
"I felt that she was way too good for me and I broke off contact...
Asking Eric: Adopted daughter’s birth grandmother has questions
"The birth mother died of a drug overdose shortly thereafter. We never met her."
Asking Eric: Husband’s downward spiral put him and others at risk
"We haven't had sex in nine months, (I have begged him) and he refuses to...
Asking Eric: Brother’s burial plans reject his faith tradition
"I would like to send a letter to my brother explaining why I hope he...
Asking Eric: Grandfather doesn’t want to hold grandchildren
"I’m not a baby person. I don’t like holding them and doing all the things...
Asking Eric: Sister shares, then retracts, harsh opinion about brother’s life
"Did reading one book prove more compelling than a lifetime of knowing me? And what...
Asking Eric: Sister’s personality drastically changed after divorce
"I feel like I’m trapped by her decisions now. Is it possible to set a...
Asking Eric: Family wants billionaire cousin to share
"I realize I have no rights to this money but would like my children to...
Asking Eric: Friend’s nose-blowing goes too far
"This is a disgusting habit she has, and you can clock that she is going...
Asking Eric: Grandparents forbidden from hugging grandchild
"Here is the problem. Our daughter-in-law will not let grandma pick up the new baby...
Asking Eric: Teen daughter plans to marry boy who belittles her
"I'm worried that if they marry at 18, she'll be miserable and regret it."
Asking Eric: Husband posts unflattering photos to his large social media audience
"How do I approach this habit of constantly posting unflattering photos with him?"
Asking Eric: Church group doesn’t care about friend’s wealth
"My question is how to politely tell this man to stop. We all know he's...
Asking Eric: Longtime massage therapist won’t stop talking
"I have tried starting my sessions by saying I’m tired and would like to just...
Asking Eric: Mother’s lies are getting out of control
"My mother doesn't have any close friends but knows people from her church so we...
Asking Eric: Self-centered high school friend ruins social gatherings
"It doesn't matter what any of us mention, she's done it and she has done...
Asking Eric: Sister-in-law supports ‘useless’ adult son
"There is no evidence of physical abuse yet but plenty of yelling and telling her...
Asking Eric: Potential retiree fears boredom
"I've been applying but haven't received any offers. I'm wondering whether I should just retire."
Asking Eric: Executor left holding the bag for irresponsible friend
"I want to support her, but I am feeling frustrated. I’m thinking of no longer...
Asking Eric: Former best friend becomes secretive
"My friend has always been ultra-sensitive, easily offended, misconstruing my questions."
Asking Eric: Mother hopes inheritance will bring daughters closer together
"I love both of my daughters and all of my grandchildren. Tracy has emotionally hurt...
Asking Eric: Friend’s body odor causes conflict
"He has a very strong body odor which is hard to deal with. I know...
Asking Eric: Mother still friendly with daughter’s stalker ex-fiancé
"Am I supposed to try to continue to have a relationship with her? Right now,...
Asking Eric: Relationship starting to feel more like a friendship
"It feels like we’re stuck in a place thatap more friendship than partnership, and my...
Asking Eric: Rough nursing appointment scares patient
"The last time the needle prick stung a good bit unlike all the others and...
Asking Eric: Twin brother hijacks wedding with his own proposal
"I want to support my brother, but I can’t understand why it has to happen...
Asking Eric: ‘Very online’ girlfriend shares too much with strangers
"Seeing people reply about me was really weird. They don’t even know me."
Asking Eric: Dying friend refuses contact from friends
"It is heartbreaking to lose this friend of 60 years without saying goodbye."
Asking Eric: Husband in unhappy marriage stays for the adult children
"She doesn’t hesitate to put me down in front of our children. Our kids grew...
Asking Eric: Pushy cancer support group member gives unwelcome advice
"I like this person and I’m afraid to hurt her feelings. She doesn’t seem to...
Asking Eric: Flaky stepdaughter disrespects home
"We can’t tell her what to do, she is technically an adult, but her lifestyle...
Asking Eric: Everyone has opinions about daughter’s medical care
"How do I politely tell people that their comments are rude and that I do...
Asking Eric: Sister has strong opinions about school choice
"Our kids are happy. I like their school. I actually don’t really like the school...
Asking Eric: Reader questions how to find fulfillment in life
"How do I stay engaged, feel completely fulfilled and happy with my life?"
Asking Eric: Brother’s wedding requires nephews be left with stranger sitter at reception
"We have two boys and I’m not comfortable leaving them at a hotel room (or...
Asking Eric: Adopted daughter excluded from inheritance
"I have struggled with feelings of belonging in this family and in terms of race...
Asking Eric: Caregiving husband struggling after wife’s accident
"While I feel awful for what she is going through, this is an awful lot...
Asking Eric: Friends side with person exhibiting abusive tendencies
"They all take my side and assume my current partner must be gaslighting or manipulating...
Asking Eric: Brother’s book reveals traumatic family secret without permission
"When I discussed it with him, I lost my temper and said a few things...
Asking Eric: Estranged sister would be furious to find other family is still in contact
"I haven’t seen Rita since she was about two years old. She won’t remember me,...
Asking Eric: Boss is an alcoholic, but no one at office will face reality
"It is a very sad thing to watch. Thankfully, I don’t have to interact with...
Asking Eric: Friend never picks up when called
"I call her to talk, and she makes everything about her. I am really considering...
Asking Eric: Grieving relative doesn’t acknowledge sympathy gift
"Should I email/text her to ask if she received it, or let it go? If...
Asking Eric: Friends only want to socialize outside, not at home
"This friend feels it's not up to the invited to seek clarification on dates, et...
Asking Eric: Family member’s death anniversary mars birthday
"I will never forget that he died on my birthday, and I appreciate how much...
Asking Eric: Friend is spiritual but also materialistic
"I am blessed and humbled to have a successful family as well but would never...
Asking Eric: Aunt wants to skip wedding over political divide
"I’m pretty sure politics will not be brought up at the wedding. But just the...
Asking Eric: Daughters warn mother of internet scam, but are they overreacting?
"My family still thinks she was going to harm me or that she may not...
Asking Eric: Friend says daughter has problems, but friend may be the one at fault
"Dee labeled Angie as depressed, bipolar, lacking empathy, narcissistic, et cetera."
Asking Eric: Fiancé doesn’t pay his share and lets friends crash for free
"He's a very nice, sweet, caring and attentive person, caters to all my needs, minus...
Asking Eric: Parents concerned about adult son’s depression
"He is bright but has a social anxiety disorder which makes him fearful of interviewing...
Asking Eric: Friend drops the ball after brain tumor diagnosis
"The day before the procedure, she called to say good luck and never called afterward...
Asking Eric: Coworkers constantly excluded older employee
"I am largely ignored because I am quieter and spend more time on work than...
Asking Eric: Longtime friends excluded from group trip
"I am heartbroken, my husband is angry."
Asking Eric: Cane-user tired of encouraging comments about walking
"Now that I've reached a certain age, I interact a lot with people who are...
Asking Eric: Mother refuses to accept the facts of cancer diagnosis
"She blames all of her symptoms on radiation and insists she will get stronger once...
Asking Eric: Friend’s sullen son makes visits a chore
"My daughter is the same age. There are times that he's friendly and makes an...
Asking Eric: Moving in with boyfriend complicated by bully brother
"I am constantly getting into conflicts with his brother before we've even moved in together."
Asking Eric: Parents disinherit son for no reason
"He has since discovered his parents had disinherited him, for absolutely no good reason after...
Asking Eric: Fitness-class nemesis won’t stop pestering
She "insists on counting very loudly with the instructor, slipping in loud singing with the...
Asking Eric: Girlfriend’s neighborly conversations irk boyfriend
"I don’t like this. I’ve asked her to stop and she won’t. Am I wrong?"
Asking Eric: Writer wonders if their stories are worth hearing
"While I regularly encourage my students to write and I champion and believe in their...
Asking Eric: Pal’s huge ego squeezes friendship
"Do you have any suggestions on how to deal with this type of behavior? Avoiding...
Asking Eric: Father’s simplistic questions frustrate son
"The issue is that my dad asks me questions that are simple to look up...
Asking Eric: Stepmom goes to great lengths to avoid ‘useless’ stepson
"My husband refuses to let his son move away with his ex. How do I...
Asking Eric: Niece holds 20-year grudge over bad date
"Now 20 years later, she and her brother are still rude and condescending toward me."
Asking Eric: Parents worry about college-age son’s ‘junk’ diet
"If he liked the way he looks, and if it were totally clear that this...
Asking Eric: Cheating ex returns; asks for second chance
"She admitted to cheating and said it was over with the married man and asked...
Asking Eric: Husband thinks mother is perfect; wife thinks she’s a bully
"She has always treated me poorly and he always defends her."
Asking Eric: Wealthy employer’s chaotic schedule causes stress
"Often the schedule drastically changes usually with little notice, sometimes the same day."
Asking Eric: Grandson has no motivation; daughter enables him
"His father is out of the picture, and his mother, my daughter, maintains him in...
Asking Eric: Informal music group marred by tone-deaf participant
"Any suggestions for how to tell her gently to learn to play or stop trying?"
Asking Eric: Differing religious traditions create confusion in friendship
"Admittedly, as a somewhat non-practitioner, I don't keep up with the Jewish holidays."
Asking Eric: Longtime friends leave couple out of annual vacation
"At any rate, they went to the shore and did all the things we usually...
Asking Eric: Couple gives man cash gift; man sends it to scammer
"I find it upsetting that our money is being handed directly over to a scammer...
Asking Eric: Aunt is disinvited from wedding ceremony, but still expected at reception
"Just sending a gift will upset my sister. I am not sure how to handle...
Colorado Buffs women’s basketball dominating on the glass
Having Anaelle Dutat pick up her pace in rebounding was to be expected. After all,...
Asking Eric: Adult daughter’s job struggles keep mother from finding happiness
"This is going to sound selfish, but I want to move away with my boyfriend...
Asking Eric: Introduction of a child changes dynamic for longtime housemates
"She is not getting adequate sleep due to the grandson's health issues during the night."
Asking Eric: Relatives refuse to go one holiday without drinking
"I want to host a holiday but not allow drinking so they can understand what...
Asking Eric: Couple’s happy marriage breaks down over laundry
"So, what is her problem? What is in her mind when she does that? How...
Asking Eric: Party attendee makes her own goodie bag
"If there were a few slices left over, I would be taking them home to...
Asking Eric: Feuding daughters distress mother
"Daughter #1 did not want daughter #2 to marry her choice in husbands but she...
Asking Eric: Neighbors and acquaintances crash private parties
"Neighbors that live on our block see the cars arriving at our house and just...
Asking Eric: Mother resents children who rescued her from financial ruin
"I have started therapy and understand I can't change her or really have expectations of...
Asking Eric: Old love resurfaces 45 years later, bringing back old hurts
"After a few days, I called him and asked him not to tell me that...
Asking Eric: Son judges parents’ marijuana use
"I want to tell this adult child that it's none of their business what we...