And it relieves him from responsibility: because if my grievances are simply imaginary, he doesn’t need to do anything.

Dear Eric: Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted ...

Dear Eric: I’ve been married for a few decades to someone who lacks self-awareness about the impact of his choice not to ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is bothered that their friends didn't send any gifts ...

Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted contact because ...

If the letter writer becomes terminally ill, can she ask her estranged son if he wants to be notified of her death?

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a question about their child using their middle name in place of ...

Dear Eric: I’ve been married for a few decades to someone who lacks self-awareness about the impact of his choice not to ...

Dear Eric: Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted contact because he didn’t like the way he was raised and considered me a ...

"I have a distant relationship with my brother as I am a gay man with a 'new thought' religion, both of which he says will ...

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Letter writer is disappointed some friends didn’t send a gift for their daughter’s wedding. Dear Eric: My daughter got ...