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Dear Eric: I retired a couple of years ago. I — like many people, I think — have realized that most of my friends and even acquaintances were work-related. Asking Eric: As the world tries to be ...

Dear Eric: I have a problem that seems to be getting worse with time. Our son is married and very happy. He lives in another state from us so it is always a quick visit to see each other, which ...

Dear Eric: My best friend of nearly 50 years has been diagnosed with cancer, and the prognosis isn’t good. Naturally, I want to support her, but she’s making it very challenging. Related Articles ...

Dear Eric: “Left Out Sister” complains that her sister didn’t share the proceeds from the sale of their father’s house fairly. Asking Eric: I know it sounds petty, but I won’t let my sick friend talk ...

Dear Eric: Twenty years ago, I married a man who took care of me and my kids. He tells me he loves me, brings me flowers and supports me. The problem is, he doesn’t want to be physical with me, and it ...

Dear Eric: My mother-in-law will only tolerate positive conversations/compliments about her children. If my husband or I say something even remotely negative about my ...

Dear Eric: As a Spanish-American, my ancestors from Spain have resided in the United States since long before the first Thanksgiving. When one acquaintance inquired about my origin, I assumed he meant ...

Dear Eric: My brother died of Covid four years ago. When we flew to the memorial service, his wife’s sibling slipped us the box of ashes. She said my brother’s wife was too distraught to deal with it.

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