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My wife and daughter have not gotten along well since my daughter hit middle school (she’s now about to turn 18). Part of the ...
She said ... “don’t like him; don’t catch feelings for him. Just have fun with him and get what you can from him.” Should I ...
I am a 55-year-old single female. I often get asked out on dates with men that I am not interested in. I recently met a man, ...
Dear Eric: Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted ...
And it relieves him from responsibility: because if my grievances are simply imaginary, he doesn’t need to do anything.
Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted contact because ...
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares a reader's response to a question about guests smoking when visiting ...
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is bothered that their friends didn't send any gifts ...
If the letter writer becomes terminally ill, can she ask her estranged son if he wants to be notified of her death?
Dear Eric: I’ve been married for a few decades to someone who lacks self-awareness about the impact of his choice not to ...
I feel much closer to my husband’s family who are welcoming and available. How do I handle another invitation?