Asking Eric: Former friend with benefits wants to rekindle
Dear Eric: I have a long-time friend (with benefits) from the past who is still in my life, though platonic. He lives a very comfortable life without the monetary struggles...
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Asking Eric: Wife spills friend鈥檚 secret to BFFs
Dear Eric: Please help me settle a disagreement with my wife. One day, a friend of ours, 鈥淓d,鈥� shared something very sensitive and embarrassing with us and asked for advice....
Asking Eric: Ex-wife鈥檚 will puts ex-husband in a bind
Dear Eric: In 2012, my father died leaving valuable land as part of his estate. After selling the property, I paid off my two daughters' homes, saving them more than...
Asking Eric: Brother banishes atheist sibling from home
Dear Eric: My brother and his family are born-again Christian. I stayed with him in his hometown for about a week while I was having surgery to remove my prostate.
Asking Eric: Children blame ailing mom for dad鈥檚 cheating
Dear Eric: Throughout our marriage my husband has had trysts online and in person. When I became aware of this, I began the process of leaving but then was diagnosed...
Asking Eric: Employee wants vindication from bully boss
Dear Eric: I worked in an office where I was bullied and harassed by a known predator who targeted me for attacks.
Asking Eric: Cousin brings friend to every family event
Dear Eric: Throughout my childhood, my cousin always had to have her friend join family events.
Asking Eric: Sober diners tired of paying for drinks
Dear Eric: For the past 10 years, my husband and I have enjoyed dining out with a couple of our friends, always splitting the check evenly.
Asking Eric: Did aunt dress inappropriately to ruin niece鈥檚 wedding?
Dear Eric: My husband and I recently hosted the wedding of our daughter in our beautiful, upscale California beach town. The reception was described as "cocktails, dinner, and dancing," and...
Asking Eric: Grandmother not permitted at hospital for birth
Dear Eric: My only son is expecting his first child in early July. I have been recently told by my son that his wife does not want anyone at the...