I have taken pride in being the peacekeeper – Chicago Tribune
Dear Eric: One of my best friends, who is a lesbian, just met a girl two weeks ago and they’ve […]
Asking Eric
Grief is isolating – Chicago Tribune
Dear Eric: “Sue” and I have been neighbors and friends for more than 50 years. She and her husband are
Husband’s emotional affair remains unresolved and unforgiven
Dear Eric: My husband works for an airline and had an emotional affair with a female coworker. I only found
Niece excludes one branch of large family tree at wedding – Chicago Tribune
Dear Eric: My husband is one of eight siblings. A few live on opposite sides of the country, but they
After illness, social butterfly feels left out
Dear Eric: I am a middle-aged woman, who, for most of her life was the center of the social scene.
Religious leader’s speaking obscures message
Dear Eric: The president of my religious institution is, in my view, a fine leader and a rotten speaker. I
Brother’s drunken phone calls have become a burden
Dear Eric: My younger brother “Mick” has been a heavy beer drinker for at least three decades with a high-stress
Parent feels loss when college-aged kids stay away all summer
Dear Eric: Summer months are upon us and most students will soon be heading home from college for their vacations,
Grieving a lost pet, letter writer fears being unfair to new pet
Dear Eric: I am in my 70s so I should know better. Almost two years ago I had to put
My friend is a hoarder – Chicago Tribune
Dear Eric: I have a friend of several decades and recently learned she is a hoarder. We always met outside