Asking Eric: Noisy neighbor kids mar backyard oasis
"Children literally screaming. I don't know what to do."
Parenting and Family
Asking Eric: Wife’s complaint gets husband in hot water at work
"So now I’m in trouble and I can’t shake the feeling that if my wife...
Number of children traumatically injured by e-bikes spikes dramatically at Colorado hospitals
"These are not simple scrapes and bruises," one Children's Hospital doctor said. "We frequently see...
Asking Eric: Adult child of friends ruins parties
"What possible way can you ask someone to sit somewhere less central without being unkind?"
Asking Eric: Daughter’s needs drive parents deep into debt
"Now, once again, we are in credit card debt up to our necks (more than...
Asking Eric: After tragedy, daughter says mother’s love is only skin-deep
"She says our relationship is only skin-deep and that's not what she wants. She's happy...
Asking Eric: Cousin is a good cook with a filthy house
"The bathroom is also often filthy. You need to experience it to completely understand."
Coach: Youth sports are still great, even as money and expectations irreversibly changed the game
Every time I play wiffleball with my son, I can't help but think about what...
Asking Eric: Threadbare clothing causes embarrassment
"My coat has a small tear on the side. I can't afford to replace it....
Asking Eric: Ex-stepmother may lean on estranged stepson
"Now we usually exchange texts on Mother’s Day and birthdays. But otherwise, we have no...
Asking Eric: Siblings don’t show up for mother’s centennial
"I am very disappointed and disillusioned we can’t all be together to celebrate my mother...
Asking Eric: Friends’ prejudiced thinking leads to social isolation
"I have frequently 'ghosted' long-term acquaintances for using derogatory language, as I feel they aren't...
Asking Eric: 39-year-old too anxious to get a job
"As a result of his not working and constant need for financial support, his mother...
Asking Eric: 40-year marriage suddenly sours
"However, my spouse is generally negative and critical toward me, which is wearing on me."
Asking Eric: Local celebrity’s fame puts strain on relationship
"I’m considering breaking it off. I’m not sure I have it in me to be...
Asking Eric: Kitchen remodel divides couple
"We decided to remodel our ’80s kitchen. The process has caused some huge arguments."
Asking Eric: Husband of 40 years leaves abruptly
"My husband ran to a recently widowed friend. Itap been five years."
‘Starstruck’ is easily the best virtual reality exhibit to visit Denver | Review
The touring experience at York Street Yards sneaks learning into the gorgeous exploration of astronomy...
Asking Eric: After getting dumped, letter writer wants to date younger coworker
"I am thinking of dating her, but my friends said she is too young."
Asking Eric: Friend of a friend is an enemy
"How do I explain to D that I want to hang out with D but...
Asking Eric: Friend’s allergy creates dinner drama
"If we go out again with a group that includes this woman, would it be...
Asking Eric: Sister tries to sabotage new relationship with half-siblings
"Jodie is jealous of my friendship with these siblings and is trying to sabotage it...
Asking Eric: Family asks prying questions about religious conversion
"I want to be gracious, and I don’t mind questions about my Jewish practices or...
Asking Eric: Mother says ‘no politics’ but keeps talking politics
Dear Eric: I’m a 58-year-old daughter to a 94-year-old father and an 83-year-old mother. I...
Asking Eric: Girlfriend mocks boyfriend’s body
"Can you please advise how best to respond to my joke-a-minute girlfriend when she starts...
Asking Eric: Friend punishes those who tell him ‘no’
"I have seen with my own eyes this little tower of terror unleash his wrath...
Asking Eric: Neighbor offended but won’t say why
"I was so distraught as I cannot think of what I said to hurt her,...
Asking Eric: My married ex is still in love with me
"How can others politely encourage him to get over the past and start fully living...
Asking Eric: Friend left out of burial plans but still grieving
"Sadly, nobody contacted me as to when the burial was because I had to move...
Asking Eric: Friend has only unkind things to say about surgery results
"She refused to apologize and even asked me how I got my husband to marry...
Asking Eric: Gift-giver wonders about the donation etiquette
"Do you include any mention of your donation in a card you might bring with...
Asking Eric: Mother-in-law encourages husband’s problem drinking
"She blamed his hospital stay on poor diet despite the doctor’s diagnosis that his health...
Asking Eric: Kids moved away; parents unsure about following
"We are thinking about moving permanently to be closer to our oldest and grandchildren."
Asking Eric: Downsizing senior gives to everyone but best friend
"I'm also human and starting to feel left out of the largesse. Any tips on...
Asking Eric: ‘Third grandma’ feels sidelined
"I want both of us to bond with the grandchildren and I don't want to...
Asking Eric: Two sons vie to house parents
"For many reasons we would like to build on one son’s land and not the...
Asking Eric: Sister read and mocked stolen childhood journals
"I want the journals back, but is it too late? I feel ashamed to even...
Asking Eric: After saving man’s life, Good Samaritan never wants to see him again
"He has done nothing wrong. He is just not someone who I would choose to...
Asking Eric: Work-from-home spouse wastes company time
"I see him running personal errands, taking long lunches, playing video games and doing home...
Asking Eric: Family members’ experiments with AI raise alarm
"Is there a good way to set a boundary like this when you don’t have...
Asking Eric: Mother wants to move, but adult child won’t leave home
"I feel manipulated and just want peace in retirement."
Asking Eric: Boyfriend has to defer college and wants girlfriend to stay behind with him
"He says he’s going to get a job here and he said maybe we could...
Denver youth sports grapple with extreme heat, poor air quality
When is it too hot to play? Recreational youth leagues say safety-related cancelations are case-by-case.
Asking Eric: Customer followed after accidentally shoplifting
"I have never stolen anything in my entire life, and I am not about to...
Asking Eric: Significant other keeps tracking dirt into the house
"I tend to go barefoot often, and I can feel the grit on the hardwood...
Asking Eric: Couple hesitant to share good news after best friend’s miscarriage
"How do I broach this subject with my friend and let him know we are...
Inside Summit Canyon: Water World unveils its biggest expansion since the 1980s
The new area includes 4 thrilling slides, a children's area and even a quiet place...
Asking Eric: Cousin’s dire premonition haunts divorcée
"I don't really even want to be around him as his words have left me...
Asking Eric: Sister’s death leaves questions for family
"There is a good amount of money now to divide up. I am the personal...
Asking Eric: Meet-and-greet with musician leads to infatuation
"I just can’t shake my infatuation and look forward to meeting this musician again. How...
Asking Eric: Neighbors react badly to person with autism spectrum disorder
"For the past year and a half that I've lived where I am, I have...
New ice cream shop with a ‘waffle theater’ bets big on downtown Denver
Sundae opened in June on 16th Street, giving people a taste of how ice cream...
Asking Eric: Perimenopause treatment prompts awkward questions
"What's a good way to answer this question without going into personal details with acquaintances?"
Asking Eric: Niece bars auntap boyfriend from wedding
"I am very hurt by this decision and have decided not to go to the...
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...
Asking Eric: Accidental voicemail reveals sister-in-law’s true feelings
"I decided to do nothing at this time, but I want her to know that...
Asking Eric: Stepdaughter’s estrangement angers stepfather
"While I'm OK with it, this has hurt my wife more than I can describe."
Asking Eric: Daughter’s breakup hurts mother, too
"My son-in-law feels blindsided, as my daughter is asking for a complete break."
Asking Eric: Noisy neighbors are too intimidating to talk to
"One of them is completely rude about how much noise she makes."
Asking Eric: Adult child may be too distant to be a part of parentap wedding
"Not talking to them or being invited into their life has me confused and sad."
Asking Eric: Agnostic uncomfortable when asked for prayers
"So how do I respectfully respond without denying my own beliefs?"
Asking Eric: Sister’s financial chaos causes strain
"My husband fears if we don’t help, she’ll be homeless, which is not what we...
Asking Eric: Helpful in-laws shut out of family plans
"When we hear what they're doing or planning from her side of the family, we’ve...
Asking Eric: Road trip leads to resentment
"Her husband had no interest in the trip, never prioritized it and basically ignored her...
Asking Eric: Married friend might be flirting
"I do find her attractive but never gave much thought to a romantic connection due...
Where to find, fly kites: ‘It’s one of life’s simple pleasures’
Colorado kite enthusiasts share their tips for setting sail in the Front Range
Asking Eric: News podcasts cause marital discord
"She is totally devoted to cable TV and prefers me to not interrupt; I can...
Asking Eric: Daughter accepted to college, but she may not be ready
"She is only 17 and we think that she should be older before starting this...
Asking Eric: Sister posts paternity secret on Facebook
"The test showed 21 matches with my mother's first husband's last name. I am 68...
Asking Eric: After 20 years, breakup still hurts
"I can't and do not want to get in touch with him. It still stings...
Asking Eric: Busy professional avoids socializing
"As it is, I have a brutal work schedule of about 60 to 80 hours...
Asking Eric: Son-in-law didn’t deliver Mother’s Day card
"They are not in any financial situation that you would need to save a card...
Asking Eric: Husband refuses to downsize
"Unfortunately, when it was time to move, he got rid of barely anything."
Here’s where to fish with kids near Denver
Summer’s a great time to cast a line in a reservoir, creek and pond.
Asking Eric: Party host wants to keep guests from drunk driving
"What is the best way to ensure guests drive home safely if they have been...
Asking Eric: Family feud creates confusion about wedding invitations
"Finally, five months ago, I wrote one more letter, asking to talk. None of this...
Asking Eric: Relationship between younger man and older woman tempts gossips
"I live in a very small rural area where everyone knows each other and are...
Asking Eric: Close friend follows extremist groups online
"Do I tell her that I know the truth and confront her, asking her why...
Asking Eric: After estrangement, son misses out on hefty inheritance
"I do not wish to leave my son anything because he has disinherited us."
Sleep in a treehouse, hike with llamas, stargaze and more summer whimsy
Add a dash of playfulness to your Colorado wanderlust this summer.
Asking Eric: Mother struggles to tell daughters about medical diagnosis
"With all of this, I’m having trouble pretending like everything is OK."
Asking Eric: After helping with car trouble, neighbor gives silent treatment
"The car is ancient, we could not prove he was responsible, and I paid a...
Asking Eric: After getting cash to help with basic training expenses, enlistee drops out
"Less than 24 hours later we were told he changed his mind and decided not...
Asking Eric: After getting scammed once, friend is dating suspicious man
"She’s been talking to a guy online for six months who is currently working out...
Asking Eric: Long-term boyfriend wants to leave everything to his ex
Dear Eric: Eighteen years ago, I got into a relationship with someone who was separated...
Asking Eric: Sister’s boyfriend is terrible influence on nephew
"I'm deeply concerned about the negative impact my nephew’s toxic and narcissistic mother has had...
Pick your own flowers at these farms and garden centers in Colorado
Thanks to Colorado’s agricultural roots, locals aren’t limited to simply buying a bouquet, as many...
Asking Eric: Adult children put distance between themselves and mother
"I desperately miss my children and wish they would allow me into their current lives...
Asking Eric: Friends split over restraining order
"Once a week I play volleyball with the person my friend says has been harassing...
Looking for beach vibes? Here’s where to find them in landlocked Colorado
Find a place to cool off in the water or have a beach-like experience on...
Asking Eric: Widowed aunt makes huge demands on family
"She’s sensitive, lonely and not very self-aware, yet expects frequent contact and priority attention."