Advice
Asking Eric: Longtime friend always looking for a handout
"Even her sister has said Tillie is always holding her hand out for something."
Asking Eric: Letter writer regrets making new friend
"I was going to write to her and say this, but I do not have...
Asking Eric: Brother’s theft leaves family confused
"At this point, I have severed ties with him, but a part of me would...
Asking Eric: Grandfather’s gift to estranged grandchild may come with strings
"Should I encourage Avery to accept the gift as a loving gesture, despite the rejection...
Asking Eric: Daughter’s job frustrations trigger mother
"I try to make up for my shortcomings by doing all of the household chores,...
Asking Eric: Know-it-all friend always has answers even when she’s wrong
"Things came to a head when I told her she needed to stop giving me...
Asking Eric: Brother doesn’t want gay father’s ex at memorial service
"My brother and I (and my mother) were aware of Dad’s being gay and his...
Asking Eric: Mid-40s worker wants to drastically change life
"I keep having so much doubt and second-guessing myself, especially when others express such nervousness."
Asking Eric: Cousin’s AI manipulation mars treasured family photo
"I asked my cousin about the AI work and who had done it. More importantly,...
Asking Eric: Spouse refuses to ever apologize
"Counselors have in the past put the onus on me to preface any negative feedback...