Asking Eric: My friend keeps getting saddled with watching her grandkids and has no time for herself
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 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.
"Over the years, I’ve answered many different ways (depending on who is asking) but most times it feels really awkward." ...
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 ...
Dear Eric: Several years ago, my husband and I befriended a young man struggling in the arts. We gave him use of our guest ...
Dear Eric: Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best ...
She did LSD at the wedding, and I’m not sure how to feel about that ; These gifts have always been presented to both of them.
Dear Eric: My niece contacted me and said she was coming to a college reunion near me. She wondered if she and her family could stay at my home during the weekend. I was happy to have them ...
I think her son and daughter-in-law are more interested in having fun than taking responsibility for the care of their ...
DEAR ERIC: My sister is a little person and is currently unable to walk without a scooter or crutches. Last year she slipped ...
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