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Asking Eric: My coughing fits are embarrassing and I worry people think I’m sick or contagious
When I am talking to others, should I warn them that I might start coughing and have to interrupt the conversation ... ?
Asking Eric: ‘Much-loved’ uncle who exposed himself to children must be reported
Get information on where to report in your state, on the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network’s State Law Database.
Asking Eric: I was livid with my daughter’s father-in-law. Frankly, I was ready to spend the night in jail!
They arrived at the ceremony and stood by as we all set up for the party. They watched as we broke everything down.
Asking Eric: My friend is married to a pilot and I’m pretty sure she’s destined for divorce
Every day, I pray and hope that my gut is wrong and that this marriage lasts, but I am also worrying about preparing for the worst ...
Asking Eric: For me, the ‘no problem’ response is sometimes a problem
I grew to like “you’re welcome” being replaced by “no problem”, but sometimes it's inappropriate.
Asking Eric: After I got a good job, my parents started asking me for money ... a lot of money
Your parents should seek help from a debt counselor right away. But this isn’t your problem to solve.
Asking Eric: I’ve been chastised for no longer sending gifts to young people who don’t thank me
Am I wrong for expecting a “thank you”, and setting the consequences?
Asking Eric: I’ve eliminated alcohol entirely, but my wife still drinks more than she should
I am torn between telling her I won’t enable her drinking and just keeping quiet about it.
Asking Eric: My friend uses a handicap parking sticker for pure convenience and I find it abhorrent
Should I confront him on this?
Asking Eric: I did a bad thing ... I ghosted a friend
I hurt someone who cared about me, and I want to apologize for that, but I don’t want to open the door to a relationship. Can you help?
Asking Eric: My cousin is in love with a woman he’s never met ... I’m concerned
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there were more than 64,000 reported romance scams in 2023, raking in $1.14 billion.
Asking Eric: It makes me uncomfortable when my boss says my 60-year-old coworkers ‘should retire’
Is there a gentle way to remind people that age is not a topic that should come up in the workplace?
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