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Asking Eric: Siblings agree that mom should be in assisted living ... all but one sibling, that is
Mom has the funds to provide for her care. But Sister just thinks she can just do it better.
Asking Eric: Patient wants to date long-time dentist
I have found myself wanting to know him on a personal level. I know he is not involved in a relationship, and he seems interested as well ...
Asking Eric: I let a friend ‘have it’ ... expressing my belief that she needs to work on her hosting skills
... my comments were coming from a place of genuine affection and concern.
Asking Eric: My sister, who was coddled as a kid, is now in her 20s and refuses to learn life skills
When I try to have a conversation about these things, she gets defensive and shuts down.
Asking Eric: My husband is ill and you’re sending me pictures of your vacation ... I couldn’t care less!
Should I tell them our traveling days are over and we’d like to not receive vacation travelogue texts?
Asking Eric: We funded two brokerage accounts for our nephews and their response has been almost zero
I’m thinking we’ve made a bad investment
Asking Eric: ‘It feels disingenuous to say I’m okay when I’m not', says person dealing with tragedy
How can I acknowledge kindness while staying true to my feelings?
Asking Eric: My friend is trying to control her husband’s behavior to an unnatural degree
... but unless she asks what I think I’m not going to say this.
Asking Eric: Widower grieving his beloved late wife wonders what his life should look like going forward
I have a formidable support group of friends. They are wonderful. However, they are reluctant to offer any advice ...
Asking Eric: After husband’s death, friends ask intrusive questions
How should I handle all of these inquiries that I don’t want to discuss? I am already doing therapy ...
Asking Eric: Constant emotional demands on me have left me fatigued, irritable and often in tears
How can I navigate a complex web of responsibilities and reclaim my own well-being?
Asking Eric: College student struggles to keep friends
Some friends have ghosted me, some got frustrated with me and some have said that I talk about my problems too much ...
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