Dear Eric: At the family Thanksgiving gathering, my father-in-law’s girlfriend was asked to pass my drink to me. Instead of grabbing the cup on the outside she put a finger on the inside and a ...

Singer Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have announced their separation. Simpson said in a statement on Monday night that she and her husband of ten years have “been living separately” while ...

Dear Eric: I recently received a “Christmas wish list” from one of my husband’s adult children. This adult child is in their late 40′s, married and living in a two-income household ...

Dear Eric: I am the oldest of two sisters: the City Mouse and the Country Mouse. The City Mouse has not visited the Country Mouse (me) for more than 10 years. The trip to see me involves a half ...

Dear Eric: I’m pretty sure I should seek therapy. As a longtime first responder with probable PTSD, plus recent marital issues and the recent deaths of a number of close loved ones, I feel the ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend, “Sara,” who has been very good to me and my family over almost 30 years. Both she and her husband have been generous to us in many ways. My friendship with Sara ...

Dear Eric: Friends of ours, who live on the other side of the country, have a daughter who is a senior in college in the same town we live in. It’s not uncommon for the daughter to spend ...

Dear Eric: I am in my early 70s and most of my friends are also in their 70s. I forget things now and so do my friends. But some are forgetting way more than others. So, when I talk to a friend ...

Dear Eric: I’ve been in a relationship with a man for seven years. We’ve lived together for about six years and also have a child together. I pay for everything – and I mean everything ...

Dear Eric: When I hear of a death in the family of someone I know, I send a sympathy card. I appreciated the many cards I received when my husband died, and one kind friend donated to a charity we ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I live next door to a family that, when having work done at their house, tends to use low-wage, unlicensed workers. We found out they are getting their driveway repaved.

Dear Eric: I hired Stacey a couple years ago. She’s got lots of great skills but struggles with being on time and staying focused. Despite this, I gave her an opportunity to take on more ...