Asking Eric: In-law’s body hair makes holidays a chore
Dear Eric: My son-in-law’s father does not seem to feel the need to trim his nose hair which is quite bushy and hangs out of his nose. Apparently, his wife...
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Asking Eric: Friend only wants to complain about another friend
Dear Eric: I recently set boundaries with a friend who would vent to me about another friend of theirs, with whom I'm only barely acquainted. I asked them to stop...
Asking Eric: Parents try to force reunion with estranged brother
Dear Eric: I am in my late 30s. I live halfway across the country from my parents, and don't have the best relationship with them. I also have a brother...
Asking Eric: How do I deal with a mother-in-law who thinks we’re too rich?
My husband is hurt that he was booted from the birthday cash club.
Asking Eric: Why do they call me when they’re too distracted to talk?
Should I suggest they call me only when they can give me 100% of their attention or just continue to be grateful they’re even fitting me in their life?
Asking Eric: This is the secret phrase to use if you can’t understand a help center rep
Plus: His ashes are still on my porch, and I don't think it should be my problem.
Asking Eric: Am I the bad guy if I give gifts to only one of the siblings?
Plus: We'd probably kick her out if it weren't for her child.
Asking Eric: It was my dream to move here. Now how do I convince my husband we should go back?
It's remote and isolating, and the winters are brutal.
Asking Eric: I’ve seen my boyfriend fondling all these women. He says I’m crazy.
Woman’s partner flirts publicly with others, denies it when confronted. Advice: step back, seek friends’ perspective, consider separation.
Asking Eric: She’s been ghosted more times than I can count, and I’m tired of listening
She's on an online dating quest. I really don’t want to hear her self-pity when it doesn’t work out.