Advice for Life

A middle-aged woman stressed from her responsibilities as a member of the sandwich generation. Image by Tatyana Gladskikh
Advice for Life

Stressed in the Sandwich Generation

Work, elderly parents, a daughter – sometimes it’s just too much

By R. Eric Thomas | February 28, 2025
A single red rose sticking up from a pile of ashes, for advice column on ex's ashes
Advice for Life

Getting Rid of the Ex’s Ashes

After more than 16 years, it’s time, says the second wife

By R. Eric Thomas | February 21, 2025
A middle aged woman looking both stubborn and content after becoming disengaged from her critical mother
Advice for Life

Disengaged from Her Critical Mother

And already planning to skip the funeral

By R. Eric Thomas | February 14, 2025
A senior man in a hospital bed. Despite being a childhood bully, no deathbed confession will be coming from this dying man, and he wants his brother to reframe the past. Image by Shane Cote
Advice for Life

No Deathbed Confession from Dying Brother

No regrets, he says, denying early ‘horrific’ actions

By R. Eric Thomas | January 31, 2025
Silhouette of a sad man sitting on the edge of his bed at night. By Andrei Lysenko. Concept of a family fixer who is ready to quit fixing
Advice for Life

Family Fixer Reaches the Breaking Point

‘I’m 45 and am simply exhausted’

By R. Eric Thomas | January 24, 2025
puzzled couple looking at smartphone. on daughter-in-law has begun restricting grandparents’ contacts with her kids – their grandkids. by wavebreak media
Advice for Life

Mom Restricting Grandparents’ Contacts

Has ‘helicopter’ daughter-in-law gone too far?

By R. Eric Thomas | January 17, 2025
Young woman and boyfriend visiting. Used with advice column on parents manipulating their daughter long distance.
Advice for Life

Manipulating Their Daughter Long Distance

And putting long-time friends in the middle of the conflict

By R. Eric Thomas | January 10, 2025
Trapped between siblings: two unhappy senior sisters on a park bench illustrate the family rift
Advice for Life

Sister Trapped Between Siblings

Twin sister refuses to help with brother’s care

By R. Eric Thomas | January 3, 2025
Grumpy, angry friend in a coffee shop. Image by Anna Griessel
Advice for Life

Dealing with a Mean, Angry Friend

His behavior is stressful for others

By R. Eric Thomas | December 27, 2024
A woman doing watercolor painting, like the woman in this column - a wife craves appreciation and compliments from her husband on her hobbies of watercolor painting and playing a recorder
Advice for Life

A Wife Craves Appreciation

After 40 years of marriage, a compliment is still welcome

By R. Eric Thomas | December 20, 2024

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