Asking Eric: Look into couple’s counseling

I’ve been married to my second husband for almost five years. We belong to a running group that is more about having beers ...

Asking Eric: My mom is choosing my sister and her family over me. How do I tell her how hurt I am?

DEAR LOVED: Approach with “I” statements: this is what I was hoping, this is what I’m seeing, this is how I feel, this is ...

Asking Eric: When money is tight, is it best to skimp on tips, or just not eat out at all?

Dear Dining: I empathize with your concerns. The rising costs of food and overhead trickle down to the menu, making dining ...

Asking Eric: We took in my son when he was in crisis, we weren’t prepared for his new baby mama

Prior to the breakdown his wife left him, he lost a job he loved and soon he started dating Leslie. She became pregnant and ...

Asking Eric: When our son moved in with us, his girlfriend wasn’t part of the deal ... but she is now

When he moved in Leslie was not part of the deal, but she is now and I’m not sure what to do. She loves our son and he seems ...

Asking Eric: Sisters are estranged but one wants closure

While it’s not totally clear what happened a decade ago, it clearly impacted your sister enough to sever all ties. This is a ...

Asking Eric: Dealing with my sister’s family feels like a witnessing a car crash. Should I stay out of it?

Dear Eric: My niece is bright, successful and an incredibly hard worker. Her father died unexpectedly when she was in her ...

Asking Eric: My sister hasn’t spoken to me in 10 years, but I’d love a final conversation

Dear Eric: I guess I don’t know how to let it go. My sister is five years older. There was a problem during a visit she made ...