"Now we are retired, in our 70s and generally healthy. Our calendar is pretty full, with our medical appointments, my husband ...

Dear Eric: A few months ago, I discovered I was not invited to my niece’s wedding this summer. She is the daughter of my only ...

I am heartbroken. I question everything about what I thought our relationship was given how unkind this decision was.

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Dear Eric: Several years ago, my husband and I befriended a young man struggling in the arts. We gave him use of our guest ...

He’s gotten great work, won awards and become relatively famous. We’re so happy for him and remain close. He still uses the ...

Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best friends. My ...

I am struggling with a friend issue. We were roommates in the ’70s and have been friends ever since. She is 74 and I am 73.

Dear Eric: I am very allergic to dogs. I also have been bitten numerous times throughout my life so I am quite wary of dogs.

I sent her an email which was meant to be compassionate and heartfelt and now she’s even catastrophizing my telling her all ...

I would like to go to a restaurant without dogs wandering around and would like to go to the grocery store without seeing ...

DEAR ERIC: I have a one-year-old grandchild and am frustrated that I don’t have the freedom to gift them whatever I choose. The parents have prepared a precisely curated wish list of acceptable ...