| Date | Title | Description |
| 03.11.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: New member’s cologne causing choir concerns | – Sunday Sniffles
Dear Sunday:
If her cologne’s notes of sandalwood and bergamot are obstructing your high notes, it’s a whole choir problem. So, you should kick it back up the org. chart (up the octave?).
Tell the music director that, for ... |
| 02.11.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Manipulative ex offers money and declares love | I trust my partner, and I know there’s no funny business happening. I also feel this isn’t healthy for anyone.
He’s mentioned in the past how he feels obligated to her (she saved his life a long time ago). I also do not believe he’s been fo... |
| 01.11.2024 | Navigating Family Dynamics: The Tightrope of Care and Connection | Family dynamics can be as tangled as a ball of yarn. Each thread represents a relationship, a history, a shared experience. When it comes to caring for aging parents or mending rifts among siblings, the stakes rise. The challenge is not jus... |
| 01.11.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Mother wants heirlooms back from daughter-in-law after separation | Before you reach out, it’s wise to loop your son in about your plans. He may have already made arrangements for the items as part of their mediation – or whatever process they’re using to negotiate their separation. Or he may request that y... |
| 31.10.2024 | Longmont's Balancing Act: Water Safety, Wildlife Concerns, and Community Growth | In the heart of Longmont, Colorado, a delicate dance unfolds. The city grapples with the pressing need for development while safeguarding its natural resources and wildlife. Recent discussions at the Longmont City Council meeting highlight ... |
| 31.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Readers respond to older adults seeking connection | Dear Unexpected:
“Who are my people?” is such an important question! Love this way of finding them.
Dear Eric:
“Still Grieving” stated that he was a secular humanist, so church was off the table. Not so at all! The Unitarian Universalist ch... |
| 30.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Siblings try to overrule mom’s care plan | – Tired Daughter
Dear Daughter:
It sounds like your mother made an informed decision, one that wasn’t easy but one that will help her to continue to have a good quality of life and preserve her autonomy. So, while your sibling’s input may b... |
| 30.10.2024 | Colorado News | Water, prairie dogs, development discussed at Longmont City Council meeting | Of the 10 largest school districts in the state, only St. Vrain Valley School District had no drinking fountains or sinks that showed lead levels at 5 parts per billion or higher, the council memo noted.
“Just know, Longmont has safe, relia... |
| 30.10.2024 | Latest Headlines | Family entertainment center Winner’s Circle to open Monday in Longmont | Winner’s Circle, a locally owned and operated family entertainment center, will open Monday in Longmont.
The entertainment center at 2251 Ken Pratt Blvd. Suite A, offers an arcade, duckpin bowling, digitally scored ax throwing, miniature go... |
| 30.10.2024 | Crime and Public Safety | Nebraska man suspected of Longmont assault has case dismissed | When they dropped off Cruz at a Longmont residence early Wednesday morning, Cruz told them that he wouldn’t take too long. However the woman told police Cruz was in the house for two hours while the couple waited outside.
Around 4 a.m. Wedn... |
| 29.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Family doesn’t check in after disaster | I’m glad you’re safe. I’m curious if this communication issue is a pattern of behavior with your kids, or an anomaly. If it’s the latter, you may want to think of it as such – a place where your expectation and theirs didn’t match up.
Eithe... |
| 28.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband refuses to use bathroom inside | Dear Sad:
Well, I had my coffee but, alas, it didn’t help. If your husband’s been doing this your whole marriage – perhaps even his whole life – I’m tempted to say you can’t teach an experienced dog new tricks. Except he’s not a dog and he’... |
| 28.10.2024 | Latest Headlines | ‘We are thriving’: Barbed Wire Books continues writing its story 15 years later | “People who read books have books,” Heinecken said.
Today, Barbed Wire Books has roughly 70,000 physical books in its inventory.
After Borders announced plans to liquidate all of its bookstores in 2011, including its former Longmont locatio... |
| 27.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Boyfriend won’t give up toxic friend | While your reasons for playing the role of Toxic Avenger may be noble, it’s time to hang up the cape. If it’s your resentment that’s affecting your relationship rather than anything the friend is doing to you or your relationship, then you’... |
| 26.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Stepparents cut stepdaughters from wills after parents’ deaths | – Slighted Stepchild
Dear Slighted:
What petty people your stepparents seem to be. They can adjust their wills in whatever ways they’d like, but it’s very telling that they didn’t make the big change until after your parents were gone. It d... |
| 25.10.2024 | Latest Headlines | Businesses, landlords can apply for funds to comply with recycling ordinance | Businesses and landlords can apply for $700 to $2,500 in funds to help them comply with Longmont’s new universal recycling ordinance.
As of June 1, all businesses and multifamily properties were required to sign up for recycling collection ... |
| 25.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Ex-wife’s lies causing a rift with kids | – Other Side of the Story
Dear Other Side:
Take your kids’ suggestion and explore therapy on your own for now. This will, ideally, accomplish a few things. First, it can help you to process the events leading up to and following your divorc... |
| 24.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Friend holding a 10-year grudge over Easter dinner | I was shocked: My request was 10 years ago and was cheerfully accommodated. I would have stayed home with my mother had I been rebuffed. To have this held as a trespass on my part is very upsetting. Of course, I no longer wish to be conside... |
| 23.10.2024 | Education | SVVSD hosts education leadership conference | StrategicEDU President Adam Garry gave a keynote talk Wednesday on “The Curious World of Generative AI: Possibilities and Risks.” He suggested being curious but cautious about the emerging technology, recommending that districts develop gui... |
| 23.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Stepmom is keeping dad from daughters | – Perplexed Daughter
Dear Perplexed:
I’m really sorry. This treatment has surely colored so much of your life, and it isn’t fair. Your dad should be proactive about maintaining your relationship and should have made it clear to your stepmom... |
| 22.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband’s friends disinvite wife from party; husband doesn’t see the issue | Dear Feeling Used:
What’s going on with these catty friends-of-the-friend-of-your-husband who don’t want you at parties? I have so many questions. You don’t know the wife well, but her friends dislike you enough to get you booted from a par... |
| 21.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: HR shared confidential opinions, now coworkers are angry | Dear Limbo:
You should definitely go, if you have another job lined up. Resigning sends a message, but that message shouldn’t come at the cost of your financial stability.
But your instincts about this job are right. This isn’t a place that... |
| 20.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Mom insists she’s not depressed, but daughter doesn’t believe her | Accept that this is what she wants to do at this point in her life but keep an eye on her without pressure. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults are at greater risk for depression, which can show up as loss of in... |
| 19.10.2024 | Colorado's Housing Market: A Resilient Comeback Amidst National Trends | The Colorado housing market is experiencing a renaissance. After a tumultuous few years marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising interest rates, and fluctuating demand, the state’s real estate landscape is showing signs of recovery. As of Oc... |
| 19.10.2024 | Embracing Change: The Benefits of Moving in Late Fall and Winter | Moving is often seen as a summer sport. The sun shines, the days are long, and the weather is predictable. But what if the chill of late fall and winter holds the key to a fresh start? In Colorado, where the landscape transforms with the se... |
| 19.10.2024 | Selling Vacant Homes: Strategies for Success | Selling a vacant home is like trying to sell a book without a cover. It lacks appeal. It can sit on the market, gathering dust. But with the right strategies, you can turn that empty shell into a buyer's dream. Here are three key tips to ma... |
| 19.10.2024 | Embrace Fall: Transform Your Home and Garden | As the leaves turn and the air cools, fall invites us to refresh our homes and gardens. It’s a season of preparation, a time to wrap up the outdoor chaos of summer and set the stage for winter. With a little effort, you can turn your space ... |
| 19.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Dad feels left out of family fun | You’re not seeing a problem that doesn’t exist, but you’re probably looking at it the wrong way. It’s natural to sometimes feel envy about closeness that family members have if you don’t feel the same closeness. And, as an introvert, there ... |
| 18.10.2024 | Crime and Public Safety | Man accused of killing another man with tree branch in Longmont enters not guilty plea | The video shows Manu walking north on the sidewalk before approaching Murphy. According to the affidavit, at 7:22 a.m., Manu is recorded raising a stick over his head and then hitting Murphy around 23 times, which was also captured on a sec... |
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| 18.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Boyfriend is too committed to his cats | Dear Cat’s:
Fred’s relationship with his cats is much longer than his relationship with you. So, even though you’re a human and they are regal beings who graciously tolerate humanity, you’re at a bit of a disadvantage. They’ve provided emot... |
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| 17.10.2024 | The Art of Communication: Navigating Relationships in a Complex World | In the intricate tapestry of human relationships, communication serves as the thread that binds us. Yet, many find themselves tangled in misunderstandings, assumptions, and unspoken expectations. Two recent letters to an advice column highl... |
| 17.10.2024 | Navigating the Complexities of Relationships: A Modern Guide to Communication | In the intricate web of human relationships, communication is the thread that holds everything together. It’s the bridge over troubled waters, the light in the dark. Yet, many find themselves lost in the fog of misunderstandings and unspoke... |
| 17.10.2024 | Navigating the Maze of Relationships: A Guide to Finding Balance | Relationships are like intricate mazes. They twist and turn, often leading us to unexpected places. In the world of family, friendships, and romantic connections, navigating these paths can be challenging. Recent advice columns shed light o... |
| 17.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband resents wife’s visits with kids | – No Kidding
Dear No Kidding:
Your husband needs to knock it off. It’s possible he genuinely doesn’t understand why you want to be close to your kids, but it’s hardly an outrageous thing to want. His peevishness crosses the line, though. Wh... |
| 16.10.2024 | Diana's™ Celebrates 30 Years of Wholesome Snacking with the Launch of the New White Chocolate Birthday Cake Banana Sticks--Exclusively at Target | Diana's™ is throwing a party. Thirty years in the game calls for a celebration. The brand, known for its frozen banana treats, is launching a new flavor: White Chocolate Birthday Cake Banana Sticks. These are not just snacks; they are a swe... |
| 16.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband won’t clean but distrust housekeepers | – Depressed About Disorder
Dear Disorder:
I don’t see why his culture should win out in this dirty dustup. It’s your house, too, and your own expectations and your cultural traditions should be honored, too. Moreover, if you’re bringing in ... |
| 15.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Son won’t forgive parents for past mistakes | – Heartbroken Mom
Dear Mom:
Oh, this is such a hard space to be in. It’s a finger trap of hurt and neither of you can get free. I hope your son is getting therapy for the resentment he feels. It doesn’t have to be this way.
Walking on eggsh... |
| 14.10.2024 | Colorado News | Longmont officials seek ‘creative solutions’ for library funding | The 2024 total adopted budget for the library is $4,761,235, according to Rogelio Mares, Longmont public information officer. Of that total, $4,692,235 came from the city’s general fund and the remaining $69,000 came out of the library serv... |
| 14.10.2024 | Crime and Public Safety | Longmont woman accused of trying to stab police officer enters not guilty plea, is set for trial | Niver stopped and was facing away from the officer still running at her when she turned to face him with a large butcher knife in her hand, according to the affidavit. Then, Niver struck the officer with the knife on the lower right abdomen... |
| 14.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Friend’s drinking is causing a problem | She’s been proactive about getting together over the past year. At the last lunch, she strongly hinted about an invite for this summer. I responded by text to say that it won’t work out this year due to family commitments (which is partiall... |
| 13.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: ‘Helpful’ neighbors making ageist assumptions | Dear Neighborhood:
Congratulations on your Emmy! Can I tell you: it delighted me to no end to read that part of your letter and I’m so glad you included it. Going forward, if a letter writer has won a major award, I would like to know, plea... |
| 12.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Readers respond to a letter writer who swore off dating due to ED | Dear Eric: I wish “Single By Choice” knew how many women would be happy to have a man friend, a sweetheart even, who did not expect penetrative sex. For so many postmenopausal women, coitus is not comfortable. But loving feelings can be exp... |
| 11.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband doesn’t approve of wife’s lifesaving friends | – Finally Have Friends
Dear Finally:
Your husband must not have much going on at work, because minding your business seems like a full-time job. This isn’t right. He’s acting out a very misplaced feeling of insecurity and until he works on ... |
| 10.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Son visits his in-laws more than his parents | Dear Grandmother:
Let’s assume the best and chalk a lot of this up to your son and daughter-in-law being caught up with the demands of life and parenting a little one. I know it probably feels personal (and only getting to see them on the t... |
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| 09.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Aunt’s secret story about sister haunts niece | – Looking for Answers
Dear Answers:
I hate that your aunt created this cliffhanger. It’s not fair to you and has clearly compounded your pain. I’m really sorry.
Decide for yourself that whatever it was, wasn’t important enough for your moth... |
| 08.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Imprisoned nephew wants family connection again | Dear Conflicted:
You’re not being too harsh; you’ve set a boundary. He needs to honor it, as does your sister.
Though he says he wants to be in contact, I’m not seeing any work that he’s doing or has done to repair the relationship with you... |
| 07.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Friends wants to confront poker pal over prejudice | But I can’t pretend he didn’t say what he said and thinks what he thinks. Should I raise it with him one on one? Or should I just cut him off? I will admit that I anticipate that you will let me have it for not doing something sooner.
– No ... |
| 06.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Boyfriend’s Smell Is a deal-breaker | – Cleaning House
Dear House:
Odor and ardor are so closely linked for many of us; this may not be a comfortable conversation, but clear communication can draw you closer. What’s more, it’s quite possible that his odor issues are partially c... |
| 05.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Friends ask about son’s health; mom doesn’t know how much to say | While there’s nothing wrong with telling friends everything that’s going on, when folks ask for an update, there’s rarely an expectation of the whole story. Telling folks the latest on the struggles they already know about should suffice un... |
| 04.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Brother makes himself too at-home during visits | Dear Relative:
This is the paradox of telling guests, especially guests we’re related to, that they should “make themselves at home”. Just whose home are we talking about here? Because the way some of these folks are living? No thanks!
In t... |
| 03.10.2024 | The Complex Web of Family Dynamics and Financial Obligations | Family relationships can be as tangled as a ball of yarn. When money enters the picture, the knots can tighten. Recent advice columns highlight the emotional and financial struggles that arise within families. They reveal how loans, expecta... |
| 03.10.2024 | The Ripple of Gun Violence: A Community in Crisis | Gun violence is a shadow creeping into neighborhoods, leaving scars that run deep. Recent cases in Lafayette and Longmont highlight a troubling trend. Young lives are intertwined with firearms, and the consequences are severe. The legal sys... |
| 03.10.2024 | Navigating Life's Twists: The Art of Asking for Help and Setting Boundaries | Life is a winding road. Each turn brings new challenges. From personal struggles to relationship dynamics, the need for guidance is universal. The recent advice columns by Eric Thomas highlight this reality. They offer insights into the com... |
| 03.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Daughter ghosted after $50,000 loan | Even if you don’t have anything on paper, it’s time to have two separate conversations about your relationship and expectations. Money first. Ask her what her plan is for paying the money back. Explain how it impacts you and get a realistic... |
| 03.10.2024 | Crime and Public Safety | Frederick mother has fatal improper gun storage case dismissed | A Weld County woman who was charged with improperly storing a firearm that led to the death of her daughter has had her case dismissed.
Elaine Eskam pleaded not guilty in Weld County Court on Jan. 17, 2023, to six misdemeanor counts of fail... |
| 02.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Mother called her lazy, but there’s something else to blame | Dear Starting Over:
First things first – you’re not a burden. Care organizations exist because they know that there’s a need for community care. That includes you, too. Please reach out if you need to.
I’m glad that you’ve taken the self-af... |
| 02.10.2024 | Crime and Public Safety | Longmont man sentenced to three years in Youthful Offender System for shooting | Officers were then told that Villa retrieved a gun from his car and fired two to four shots into the residence from the front doorway. During the investigation, police determined that the family member was in the line of fire, according to ... |
| 01.10.2024 | Crime and Public Safety | Two defendants in 2023 Lafayette drive-by shooting sentenced | “This sentence will require (Hidalgo) to remain in custody with the Youthful Offender System for the next seven years,” said Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty. “Our team spent a lot of time on this case and this sentence se... |
| 01.10.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Sister only calls when she needs money, now niece is calling, too | When the other daughter inquires about a group get-together, tell her you’d love to, but you and her mom and sister have some personal unfinished business that needs to be taken care of first. This also might be a good opportunity to talk a... |
| 30.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband’s post-retirement fitness habits driving wife crazy | I don’t know what kind of bodybuilder utopia you live in, but I’d wager that the gym is as empty at 2 a.m. as it is at 11 p.m., if not more so. So, see if your husband will go later, not earlier. This would have him getting home at the same... |
| 30.09.2024 | Education | Inaugural Northern Colorado child care summit talks challenges, solutions | “This squeeze we talk about can be really, really devastating to the economic mobility of our families,” Headrick said.
Elliot Haspel, a family policy analyst, joined others at the summit to make the case that child care should be viewed as... |
| 30.09.2024 | Crime and Public Safety | Man takes plea deal in Longmont arson case, sentenced to probation | According to the affidavit, on May 28, the woman and Lucero were introduced through a mutual friend at the pub. The woman drove back to her house to decompress from being around drunk people.
According to the affidavit, when they arrived at... |
| 29.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Grieving Mom doesn’t want to hear friends’ complaints about their kids | Dear Mother:
Take this with a grain of salt: your counselor knows you and has a relationship with you whereas I am a stranger who is rooting for you and whose heart aches for you. But I think a little distance from these friends would be he... |
| 28.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband develops obsession with wife’s decades-old tryst | It’s also important to put a clear boundary between what’s going on in your head and what’s going on in your marriage. Tell your wife that you can’t stop fixating on this event and also what your plan is to remedy that. Don’t make your obse... |
| 27.09.2024 | Navigating Relationships: The Tightrope of Communication and Boundaries | In the intricate dance of relationships, communication is the rhythm that keeps partners in sync. Yet, when missteps occur, the music can falter. Recent advice columns shed light on the delicate balance of expectations, boundaries, and emot... |
| 27.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Bad traveler wants to go on vacation with globe-trotting friend | Have a conversation with your friend about your different travel styles. This is the least loaded of your objections to her. If you’re an early riser who likes to hike all day and she sleeps late and wants to lay on a beach, then you’re not... |
| 26.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Boyfriend surprised with unwanted home makeover | So, what I’m wondering is, did I miss something here?
– Channel Changer
Dear Channel:
You didn’t miss anything, but it sure seems like you dodged a bullet. It’s one thing to have an opinion about a loved one’s home or décor. It’s quite anot... |
| 25.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Wife’s friends disappeared after husband’s Alzheimer’s | It’s not crankiness; it’s a reasonable response to being let down by your friends. It’s clear from your letter that you’ve given these people grace. And I’m sorry that they still didn’t show up in the way that you needed them to.
Resignatio... |
| 25.09.2024 | Latest Headlines | Longmont plans to add new jobs, eliminate others from 2025 budget | Earlier this week, the results of a 2024 employee satisfaction survey were also presented to the Longmont City Council. Some 533 workers took the survey and more than 90 percent indicated that they were either extremely satisfied, somewhat ... |
| 24.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband with hearing loss insists wife’s mumbling is the problem | You can help him and help your relationship by – to use a colloquial phrase – saying the quiet part out loud. In an unheated moment, tell him that you understand his frustration but that it doesn’t help either of you to be in conflict. Even... |
| 23.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Widower has millions in the bank but wants close friends | Ask yourself what you’re looking for and try to be as specific as possible. What would it look like if you had the life you want right now? And are there small steps you can take to get there? Give yourself time.
You’re not alone in this. S... |
| 22.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Everything works for new couple except the sex | Do you not enjoy sex with her or are you finding that you don’t enjoy sex at all anymore? If it’s the former, you may be better as friends. It’s OK to not be into it.
Or, since everything else is going so well, you can broach the subject of... |
| 21.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Parents’ hoarder house is a burden to daughter | Dear Matriarch:
This is a big burden and it’s not fair that you have to carry it. However, a lot of your resentment is coming from your ideas of what life should be instead of what is. Accepting that your parents aren’t going to change – an... |
| 21.09.2024 | Local News | Miners Day champions Colorado history, builds community in Frederick | Guests could also cheer on runners in the burro race, which ended in Centennial Park. The race has become a staple of Miners Day since it was added to the festival seven years ago.
The roughly 70 race participants were tasked with running a... |
| 21.09.2024 | Latest Headlines | Firestone Board of Trustees retreat in Estes Park garners praise from some, criticism from others | Estes Park is roughly 45 miles from Firestone.
Trustee Matt Holcomb, who declined to attend the retreat because of it being out of town, said it should have happened in Firestone to make it more accessible to residents and to avoid what he ... |
| 20.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband is threatened by wife’s work trips | I don’t see how he’s compromising here at all, really. I see you giving up something that you love and him continually moving the line. This isn’t fair to you, and I suspect that even if you were to never go on another solo trip again, ther... |
| 19.09.2024 | Advice | After 50 years, friend wants to be done with the group | It’s possible your husband’s abusive language and behavior is making your anxiety worse.
Anxiety latches on to anything that it can, so perhaps there’s something else you’re struggling with and it’s showing up in the car. Regardless, your h... |
| 18.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: After 50 years, friend wants to be done with the group | Dear Over It:
Sometimes you have to be very clear that a friendship is over. A breakup, if you will. That sounds like where you are with these two people now.
But, unlike romantic breakups, which often have clear beginnings and endings, the... |
| 17.09.2024 | Navigating the Shadows: The Fight Against Alzheimer's and Domestic Struggles | In the heart of New York City, a battle rages. It’s not just against the towering skyscrapers but against a silent thief—Alzheimer's disease. This condition steals memories, identities, and lives. It creeps in like fog, obscuring the vibran... |
| 17.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: An update from grandmother who folded laundry ‘wrong’ | – No More Laundry Blues
Dear No More Laundry Blues:
I am absolutely thrilled to read this. And I’m certain that many readers will be, too – I received an overwhelming number of emails about your situation. We were all up in arms. Thanks for... |
| 17.09.2024 | Local News | Hilltop Guild hosts Fall Festival in Allenspark this weekend | The all-female Hilltop Guild will host its annual Fall Festival in Allenspark on Saturday.
Guests can enjoy a chili lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For $8, the lunch includes a bowl of chili, a piece of cornbread and a drink. Desserts w... |
| 16.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: After 12 years of marriage, stepdaughter still won’t speak to stepmom | Dear Stepmother:
This isn’t your doing, indeed, it sounds like you’ve done everything you can to build a bridge. But, unfortunately, it may not be within your power to solve the problem here. Your husband’s daughter is likely still grieving... |
| 15.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Wife fears it’s too late to leave abusive husband | Dear Wiser:
Despite the pseudonym you chose, I want to assure you that it’s not too late. While he may not be able to fully care for himself because of his medical issues, there’s a big difference between him being dependent on you and usin... |
| 14.09.2024 | The Homeownership Dilemma: Navigating Wealth and Change in America | In the heart of America, homeownership is more than a roof over one’s head. It’s a cornerstone of wealth, a ticket to stability, and a canvas for dreams. Yet, as the landscape of real estate shifts, so do the choices facing homeowners and p... |
| 14.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband keeping wife in the dark about finances | Generously, I want to assume his reticence is due to machismo, i.e., he wants to take care of you. But withholding information, especially when it’s asked for repeatedly, is just awful in a marriage. If he doesn’t respond to the will questi... |
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| 13.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Wife fears she’s abusing husband with Alzheimer’s | So, it is possible your husband is able to consent, even without the cognitive ability to recognize you. However, and this is a huge however, you’re putting yourself and him at risk if the facility where he’s being cared for doesn’t have a ... |
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| 12.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Partner’s familial estrangement is a deal breaker | Does he truly not trust you with his feelings or are his feelings on this topic still so raw and unresolved he can’t articulate them? What’s at the core of these fights for each of you?
To get at answers, and to hopefully see each other mor... |
| 11.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Husband says the wrong thing after sex | Dear Eric:
A high school acquaintance recently passed away and the first thought that came into my mind was what a bully he was to me. We did meet later on in life, and he was pleasant but, still, the fact that he bullied me was my first th... |
| 10.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: New mom feels guilty over very late thank you notes | – Late but Grateful
Dear Grateful:
The way you write to me, a stranger, is so filled with gratitude, authenticity and warmth that I can’t imagine a friend getting a thank you note from you and feeling anything but joy, no matter how late it... |
| 09.09.2024 | Advice | Asking Eric: Grandson’s name brings up grief for grandmother | Asking her to choose another name for her son won’t solve anything for either of you but see if you can come up with a nickname that you can call him. Ask for her help and blessing in this. Maybe it’s his middle name or maybe it’s something... |
| 08.09.2024 | Navigating Home Renovations: A Guide to Surviving the Chaos | Home renovations can feel like a storm brewing. Excitement mixes with anxiety. The dream of a beautiful space clashes with the reality of noise, dust, and disruption. But with the right preparation, you can weather the storm and emerge with... |
