Asking Eric: Parents won’t stop calling me Mrs. even after divorce
I have not been Mrs. Green at home for more than 20 years and was always Ms. Green at work.
Asking Eric: Friend holds a 10-year grudge over Easter dinner invitation
To have this held as a trespass on my part is very upsetting.
Asking Eric: Coworkers keep asking about me about person who is no longer my friend
How can I keep my side of the street clean while still making it clear that I don’t want to hear her life updates?
Asking Eric: Controlling stepmom has been a big barrier, keeping dad from his daughters
She reads and responds to all texts and emails that we send to our dad. Any visits are always on her terms and convenient for them.
Asking Eric: Toll payments for stepmother are really starting to add up
Last year the toll charges came to almost $2,000 and this year it is trending toward $1,000.
Asking Eric: We weren‘t invited to a party at our friends’ house, and my husband is OK with that
My husband is good enough to help them out whenever they need it, but we’re not good enough friends to be invited to a party?
Asking Eric: Adult child feels mom didn’t shield them from abusive dad
They told me it was also my responsibility to move us forward.
Asking Eric: My supervisor shared confidential comments, now my coworkers are angry
The firm’s executive director reported to each of my colleagues that I had complained about their chronic absenteeism.
Asking Eric: We didn’t make the cut for nephew’s wedding, but my adult children did.
I am interested in accepted protocol for acknowledging an event when the couples don’t send an invite.
Asking Eric: Mom insists she’s not depressed, but daughter doesn’t believe her
We took her on vacation with us once, but she wanted to just stay in the hotel and watch TV.
Asking Eric: My friend sent an unflattering picture of me to others
Her actions feel mean and embarrassing, and out of nowhere, as I thought we had a good relationship.
Asking Eric: I feel ignored while my wife is the superstar of family fun
It bothers me immensely, to the extent that it keeps me awake at night.