Asking Eric: I think my friend’s son takes advantage by asking her to watch the grandkids too often
I think her son and daughter-in-law are more interested in having fun than taking responsibility for the care of their ...
Asking Eric: My son just died, and my so-called friends are ghosting me when I need them
My two oldest friends of 25 years and one of 19 years are in the immediate area but didn’t call, visit or even send a card. I ...
Asking Eric: I feel like my friend’s son dumps the care of his kids on her far too often
Dear Eric: I lost my oldest, beautiful, intelligent daughter five years ago at 38 years young. She left behind two young sons ...
Asking Eric: My friend isn’t treating me like family anymore
I am on several accounts of hers, I’m her medical power of attorney, etc. I am always there if she needs something, but she ...
Asking Eric: Ex-best friend doubts friend’s grief
Dear Eric: Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best ...
Asking Eric: My friend was so mean to her husband, I can’t believe she grieved him when he died
Dear Friend: Your friend was grieving, and you ghosted her.
Asking Eric: After husband’s death, friends ask intrusive questions
Dear Eric: My husband passed away unexpectedly at a young age. I am a few years younger than he was, so of course it was a shock. The problem is a friend, “Nancy,” discussed details surrounding his ...
Asking Eric: How do I tell people my daughter has passed?
I lost my oldest, beautiful, intelligent daughter five years ago at 38 years young. She left behind two young sons and a ...
Asking Eric: Friend hit it big time but still financially relies on us
He’s gotten great work, won awards and become relatively famous. We’re so happy for him and remain close. He still uses the ...
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Asking Eric: The way my friend treated her husband before he died makes me not want to be friends with her anymore
Dear Eric: Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best ...
Asking Eric: I keep losing friends and I’m not sure why
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is disappointed that new 'friends' keep disappearing on ...
Asking Eric: Fame finds struggling friend, but he seems to have forgotten years of our support
Dear Eric: Several years ago, my husband and I befriended a young man struggling in the arts. We gave him use of our guest ...