Asking Eric: Wife struggles to keep holiday special after husband’s dementia diagnosis

A celebration would be difficult to impossible for guests and family members because of his type of dementia.” ...

Asking Eric: Husband keeps giving wife socks; they remind her of a terrible experience

I threw them away and they came back. He gave me five more pairs at Christmas. I kept these for animal first aid.” ...

Asking Eric: Wife complains about mean step kids. Husband says, ‘I love you but don’t ask me to choose’

Dear Eric: I am ashamed to admit it, but I hate my three stepchildren. The daughter is the prime antagonist. Let’s call her ...
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Asking Eric: I’m ready to leave my wife over her dodgy expenditure

Dear Eric: I have been married to a wonderful woman for more than 50 years. About five years ago, I discovered that she spends more than $4,000 a year on vitamins and supplements. Asking Eric: I know ...

Asking Eric: How do I deal with husband’s admission he’s fathered a child (outside our marriage), wants to raise it

Dear Eric: My husband of 15 years suddenly tells me he fathered a daughter outside of our marriage. She is 5 years old. He ...

Asking Eric: I feel like I should report my neighbor before he hurts someone

Dear Eric: I have an alcoholic neighbor with whom I am friendly. We do minor favors for each other.

Asking Eric: Spouse struggles to keep holiday special after husband’s diagnosis

Letter writer is disappointed daughter won’t be around to celebrate Christmas together.