Asking Eric: Niece bars auntap boyfriend from wedding
"I am very hurt by this decision and have decided not to go to the...
Parenting and Family
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."
Asking Eric: New wife has put her grown sons ahead of marriage
"My wife's entire family has said that her two sons are going to ruin this...
Asking Eric: Memory issues threaten relationship with hairstylist
"Should I call to make another appointment or just slink away to another salon?"
Asking Eric: Coworker’s lies fracture relationship
"James shared confidential information with our boss – information he wasn't supposed to have."
Asking Eric: Atheist offended by others’ prayers
"I feel like they 'push' their prayers on me!"
Asking Eric: Sister ghosts brother and mother over politics
"After the 2024 election, she stopped responding to me – no birthday or Christmas cards,...
Asking Eric: Son’s family lives in squalor but won’t make any changes
Dear Eric: My son's living situation could fairly be described as squalor.
Asking Eric: Mother doesn’t want son at family funeral because of his drinking
Dear Eric: My father recently passed after a long battle with dementia. My 45-year-old son...
Asking Eric: Talkative guide intrudes on nature walk date
"I ended up feeling like I was going on a date with this random guy...
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...
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...
Want to get off your phone? Learn blacksmithing or floral design at these Colorado classes and makerspaces.
It's time for an “analog summer” with less screen time and more learning thanks to...
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?"
Complete guide to metro Denver 2026 farmers markets
Farmers market enthusiasts have plenty of options, from pioneers like the Saturday Boulder Farmers Market...
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...
Dragon Boat Festival will return to Sloan’s Lake despite water health concerns
The festival is the largest annual celebration of Asian and Asian American heritage in Colorado.
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...
From the mundane to the magical, hardware stores are full of possibilities
One has a wall of screws and nails and nuts and bolts that will leave...
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,...
Why chess clubs offer benefits for every age
When most people think of chess, they picture elderly gentlemen hunched over boards in the...
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."