Family

A woman looks with disgust and disappointment at her smartphone after a flaky friend has backed out on her.
Advice for Life

Flaky Friend Expects Pardon

The disappointed friend feels no obligation to absolve them

By R. Eric Thomas | October 11, 2024
Patient with the doctor receiving diagnosis and guidance for Graves' disease. Image by Monkey Business Images
Health

Understanding Graves’ Disease

Mayo Clinic explains the condition, diagnosis, and treatment

By Marius Stan, M.D. | October 9, 2024
A basket of brown eggs, image by Distinctivedesign. Article on the exceptional egg, for versatility and health
Health

The Exceptional Egg

Nutrient-packed and versatile, with potential health benefits

By Lori Zanteson, Environmental Nutrition | October 4, 2024
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
An urban park demonstrates the benefits of green spaces for health. Image by Brian Green
Health

Green Spaces for Health

Plants have benefits beyond beauty

By Wynne Armand, M.D., Harvard Health Blog | September 27, 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
senior friends eating together, illustrating the loneliness-health connection
Health

Does Loneliness Affect Your Health?

An unlikely culprit

By Amit Shah, M.D. | September 6, 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

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