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...
Parenting and Family
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...
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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."
Asking Eric: Dying friend refuses contact from friends
"It is heartbreaking to lose this friend of 60 years without saying goodbye."
Asking Eric: Husband in unhappy marriage stays for the adult children
"She doesn’t hesitate to put me down in front of our children. Our kids grew...
Asking Eric: Pushy cancer support group member gives unwelcome advice
"I like this person and I’m afraid to hurt her feelings. She doesn’t seem to...
Asking Eric: Flaky stepdaughter disrespects home
"We can’t tell her what to do, she is technically an adult, but her lifestyle...
Meet the Boulder dogs cast in this summer’s Colorado Shakespeare Festival
After a highly competitive canine casting call, two Boulder dogs have been cast in Colorado...
Asking Eric: Everyone has opinions about daughter’s medical care
"How do I politely tell people that their comments are rude and that I do...
Asking Eric: Sister has strong opinions about school choice
"Our kids are happy. I like their school. I actually don’t really like the school...
Asking Eric: Reader questions how to find fulfillment in life
"How do I stay engaged, feel completely fulfilled and happy with my life?"
Denver Art Museum digs into its closet for fun fashion show
The good news is that “Conversation Pieces” is full of good taste and great examples...
Asking Eric: Brother’s wedding requires nephews be left with stranger sitter at reception
"We have two boys and I’m not comfortable leaving them at a hotel room (or...
Asking Eric: Adopted daughter excluded from inheritance
"I have struggled with feelings of belonging in this family and in terms of race...
Asking Eric: Caregiving husband struggling after wife’s accident
"While I feel awful for what she is going through, this is an awful lot...
City Park Jazz reboots quickly after fire, will use mobile stage for 2026
"The rebuilding shouldn't be contingent on the pocketbooks and charity of the neighbors," said CPFAN...
Asking Eric: Friends side with person exhibiting abusive tendencies
"They all take my side and assume my current partner must be gaslighting or manipulating...
Asking Eric: Brother’s book reveals traumatic family secret without permission
"When I discussed it with him, I lost my temper and said a few things...
Asking Eric: Estranged sister would be furious to find other family is still in contact
"I haven’t seen Rita since she was about two years old. She won’t remember me,...
Asking Eric: Boss is an alcoholic, but no one at office will face reality
"It is a very sad thing to watch. Thankfully, I don’t have to interact with...
Asking Eric: Friend never picks up when called
"I call her to talk, and she makes everything about her. I am really considering...
Asking Eric: Grieving relative doesn’t acknowledge sympathy gift
"Should I email/text her to ask if she received it, or let it go? If...
Asking Eric: Friends only want to socialize outside, not at home
"This friend feels it's not up to the invited to seek clarification on dates, et...
Asking Eric: Family member’s death anniversary mars birthday
"I will never forget that he died on my birthday, and I appreciate how much...
Asking Eric: Friend is spiritual but also materialistic
"I am blessed and humbled to have a successful family as well but would never...
Asking Eric: Aunt wants to skip wedding over political divide
"I’m pretty sure politics will not be brought up at the wedding. But just the...
Asking Eric: Daughters warn mother of internet scam, but are they overreacting?
"My family still thinks she was going to harm me or that she may not...
Asking Eric: Friend says daughter has problems, but friend may be the one at fault
"Dee labeled Angie as depressed, bipolar, lacking empathy, narcissistic, et cetera."
Asking Eric: Fiancé doesn’t pay his share and lets friends crash for free
"He's a very nice, sweet, caring and attentive person, caters to all my needs, minus...
Asking Eric: Parents concerned about adult son’s depression
"He is bright but has a social anxiety disorder which makes him fearful of interviewing...
Asking Eric: Friend drops the ball after brain tumor diagnosis
"The day before the procedure, she called to say good luck and never called afterward...
Asking Eric: Coworkers constantly excluded older employee
"I am largely ignored because I am quieter and spend more time on work than...
Asking Eric: Longtime friends excluded from group trip
"I am heartbroken, my husband is angry."
Asking Eric: Cane-user tired of encouraging comments about walking
"Now that I've reached a certain age, I interact a lot with people who are...
Asking Eric: Mother refuses to accept the facts of cancer diagnosis
"She blames all of her symptoms on radiation and insists she will get stronger once...
Asking Eric: Friend’s sullen son makes visits a chore
"My daughter is the same age. There are times that he's friendly and makes an...
Asking Eric: Moving in with boyfriend complicated by bully brother
"I am constantly getting into conflicts with his brother before we've even moved in together."
Asking Eric: Parents disinherit son for no reason
"He has since discovered his parents had disinherited him, for absolutely no good reason after...
Asking Eric: Fitness-class nemesis won’t stop pestering
She "insists on counting very loudly with the instructor, slipping in loud singing with the...
Asking Eric: Girlfriend’s neighborly conversations irk boyfriend
"I don’t like this. I’ve asked her to stop and she won’t. Am I wrong?"
Asking Eric: Writer wonders if their stories are worth hearing
"While I regularly encourage my students to write and I champion and believe in their...
Asking Eric: Pal’s huge ego squeezes friendship
"Do you have any suggestions on how to deal with this type of behavior? Avoiding...
Asking Eric: Father’s simplistic questions frustrate son
"The issue is that my dad asks me questions that are simple to look up...
Asking Eric: Stepmom goes to great lengths to avoid ‘useless’ stepson
"My husband refuses to let his son move away with his ex. How do I...
Asking Eric: Niece holds 20-year grudge over bad date
"Now 20 years later, she and her brother are still rude and condescending toward me."
Asking Eric: Parents worry about college-age son’s ‘junk’ diet
"If he liked the way he looks, and if it were totally clear that this...
Asking Eric: Cheating ex returns; asks for second chance
"She admitted to cheating and said it was over with the married man and asked...
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Asking Eric: Husband thinks mother is perfect; wife thinks she’s a bully
"She has always treated me poorly and he always defends her."
Asking Eric: Wealthy employer’s chaotic schedule causes stress
"Often the schedule drastically changes usually with little notice, sometimes the same day."
Asking Eric: Grandson has no motivation; daughter enables him
"His father is out of the picture, and his mother, my daughter, maintains him in...
Asking Eric: Informal music group marred by tone-deaf participant
"Any suggestions for how to tell her gently to learn to play or stop trying?"
Asking Eric: Differing religious traditions create confusion in friendship
"Admittedly, as a somewhat non-practitioner, I don't keep up with the Jewish holidays."
Asking Eric: Longtime friends leave couple out of annual vacation
"At any rate, they went to the shore and did all the things we usually...
Asking Eric: Couple gives man cash gift; man sends it to scammer
"I find it upsetting that our money is being handed directly over to a scammer...
Asking Eric: Aunt is disinvited from wedding ceremony, but still expected at reception
"Just sending a gift will upset my sister. I am not sure how to handle...
Asking Eric: Adult daughter’s job struggles keep mother from finding happiness
"This is going to sound selfish, but I want to move away with my boyfriend...
Asking Eric: Introduction of a child changes dynamic for longtime housemates
"She is not getting adequate sleep due to the grandson's health issues during the night."