Asking Eric: My son died suddenly and I didn’t get a visit, a call or even a card from two old friends
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 feel like maybe I never even mattered. It’s been six months, and they have avoided me this whole time.
Asking Eric: When my son died, I didn’t hear a thing from my two oldest friends
A grieving mother is hurt when her two oldest friends fail to make so much as a phone call; a caregiver is angry about how her nephew treats her sister.
Asking Eric: My friend is overworked by her son’s excessive childcare demands
Although my friend is pretty active and we enjoy outings ourselves, we are often not able to do the things we want to do because she gets scheduled to provide childcare. She loves to spend time with her grandchildren but overnight and weekend visits with two very young kids are very physically demanding and exhausting for her.
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: I feel like my friend’s son dumps the care of his kids on her far too often
I think her son and daughter-in-law are more interested in having fun than taking responsibility for the care of their children. They seem to me to frequently take advantage of he
Asking Eric: My friends are avoiding me after my son’s death
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is grieving the loss of their son without the support of their longtime friends.
Asking Eric: Overworked grandmother has no time for her own life
I think her son and daughter-in-law are more interested in having fun than taking responsibility for the care of their ...
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Asking Eric: I want to help my sister, but her abusive son keeps controlling her every move
Dear Eric: My sister is a little person and is currently unable to walk without a scooter or crutches. Last year she slipped ...
Asking Eric: My old friend is reaching out but I don’t want to reconnect
Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best friends. My ...
Asking Eric: My sister lied about why I wasn’t invited to the wedding
Dear Eric: A few months ago, I discovered I was not invited to my niece’s wedding this summer. She is the daughter of my only ...
Asking Eric: Responses to previous questions from readers
Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram ...
Asking Eric: Daughter-in-law never acknowledges our gifts
She wishes her daughter-in-law thanked her for gifts and that her son’s family didn’t spend so much more time with his ...
Asking Eric: I can barely leave my house anymore because of all the ‘service dogs’
Dear Eric: I am very allergic to dogs. I also have been bitten numerous times throughout my life so I am quite wary of dogs.
Asking Eric: Just because your parents are retired, doesn’t mean they are always free for you
Dear Eric: The question from “ Confused Son ” about his 80-something dad and stepmom’s new hesitation to accepting ...