Asking Eric: Nephew only wants to play video games on family vacation
When he comes to visit, instead of reading, playing cards or board games with us, like in the past, he wants to disappear with his video games.
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Asking Eric: Husband threatens suicide to delay divorce
I am trying to divorce my spouse, but he is using suicidal ideation to get out of the responsibility.
Asking Eric: Uncles fail to acknowledge niece鈥檚 birthday, but want presents for their kids
I am happy to give a gift to my nephew but also a bit annoyed that this is not reciprocated.
Asking Eric: Supervisor lied about sending letter of recommendation
Now that the deadline for the position has passed, she has informed me that her reference may have gotten lost in cyberspace.
Asking Eric: Couple wants to respond to stranger’s insulting their hometown
We have lived in a number of places during our 50-year marriage, and we choose to live in the Los Angeles area because we love it.
Asking Eric: Friend insists she鈥檚 messaging with celebrities online
I am not sure if she has given any of the celebrities money, but I suspect she has.
Asking Eric: “Very kind” sister-in-law constantly bad-mouths her husband
"My brother/her husband of 30-plus years is not a social guy, and this irritates her to no end."
Asking Eric: Sisters disagree over inheritance split
Dear Eric: When my mother passed away, her trust was split mostly between me and my sister, with a small percentage to my sister's two kids. My mother and my...
Asking Eric: Son鈥檚 slang leaves parents puzzled
"My son has recently started using some slang terms that have me scratching my head -- namely 'gyat,' 'skibidi,' and 'sigma.'"
Asking Eric: Husband鈥檚 bucket list plans exclude wife
"I鈥檝e expressed my concern, but he thinks I鈥檓 just being silly, and he doesn鈥檛 understand why I feel left out."