Advice for Life

A grieving mother alone outside. Image by Monkey Business Images
Advice for Life

Grieving Mother, Griping Friends

Hearing friends complain about their kids is tough

By R. Eric Thomas | October 4, 2024
A man returning a key to a woman after she overstepped relationship boundaries
Advice for Life

New Lady Friend Oversteps Relationship Boundaries

Is he overreacting?

By R. Eric Thomas | September 27, 2024
A group of older adult friends at a dinner party, by Monkey Business Images. Asking Eric: Is social media FOMO ageless?
Advice for Life

Social Media FOMO Is Ageless

Friends disappointed when they saw they were not invited

By R. Eric Thomas | September 20, 2024
A jealous new wife gives her husband the fish eye. Image by Katarzyna Bialasiewicz.
Advice for Life

Jealous New Wife Severs Parental Ties

The exes can no longer communicate, even about the kids

By R. Eric Thomas | September 13, 2024
Elegant formal wedding cake and table setting, surrounded by candles and soft lights. By Yulia Gapeenko. Used with Asking Eric: weddings reflect values
Advice for Life

Weddings Reflect Values of All Sorts

A Texan refuses an invitation to his sister’s California wedding

By R. Eric Thomas | September 6, 2024
A happy, affectionate senior couple at home. Image by Piksel. Used with advice column on sharing a dark past.
Advice for Life

Sharing a Dark Past with a New Partner

Must we reveal all the details?

By Eric J. Wallace | August 30, 2024
A lazy young adult male yawning, slouching on the sofa with a soda, chips, and TV remote, like the sons in this article who are freeloading off of their unappreciated, overworked mom. Image by Chernetskaya.
Advice for Life

Overworked Mom, Freeloading Sons

Blaming others without contributing

By R. Eric Thomas | August 23, 2024
A senior couple getting married on the beach, possibly a practical wedding but still done with love.
Advice for Life

Resenting Mom’s Practical Wedding

It was the financial adviser’s idea, after all

By R. Eric Thomas | August 16, 2024
A sad woman sitting in a wheelchair outside in a park. Image by motortion. Used with advice column on showing up for disabled friends.
Advice for Life

Showing Up for Disabled Friends

Her friends treat her differently now, and it hurts

By R. Eric Thomas | August 9, 2024
A 40th high school reunion, by Joe Sohm. Old classmates pose for a photograph on the steps of their school.
Advice for Life

50th High School Reunion Quandary

Putting one night in perspective

By R. Eric Thomas | August 2, 2024

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