Advice for Life

A worried man looks out the window. Image by Teeraphat sirisatonpun. A woman whose husband is a naturalized citizen is concerned about what could happen to him given the sweeping immigration crackdown in the US, but her friends lack empathy for her concerns.
Advice for Life

Friends Lack Empathy for Her Immigrant Husband

He’s legal, but her worries naturally persist

By R. Eric Thomas | December 26, 2025
Unhappy man at home, still resentful of toxic employer. Image by Piksel
Advice for Life

Retiree Is Still Resentful of Toxic Employer

One year later, the ex-employee is hurt and confused

By R. Eric Thomas | December 19, 2025
A person writing a Christmas card. Is it OK to share holiday greetings and divorce news at the same time?
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Combining Holiday Greetings and Divorce News

Is it OK to share divorce news in a Christmas card?

By R. Eric Thomas | December 12, 2025
A pile of Christmas gifts on an old wooden table. By Sjhuls. Used with advice article on when gift exchange loses its luster
Advice for Life

When a Gift Exchange Loses Its Luster

Changing a tradition without hurt feelings

By R. Eric Thomas | December 5, 2025
A woman looks at her phone, tired of cleaning, as the cleaning bottles beside her indicate. Her inconsiderate brother has called last minute and is coming to visit,
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Inconsiderate Brother Angers Mum’s Caregiver

Even worse – that caregiver is his sister

By R. Eric Thomas | November 28, 2025
A holiday table of food and drink, by Mirko Vitali. Used with an article on a party pooper who criticizes food and drink choices at parties.
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Party Pooper Criticizes Food and Drink Choices

And not just any party pooper – it’s her brother

By R. Eric Thomas | November 21, 2025
A woman brings a turkey to the Thanksgiving table. The man's bushy nose hair spoils the dinner for some.
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Bushy Nose Hair Spoils Thanksgiving

An annual guest feels no need to trim the unruly strands

By R. Eric Thomas | November 14, 2025
A DNA revelation: a man opens an envelope showing he isn't the father. By Kuprevich
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DNA Reveals His Kids Aren’t His

What defines a family?

By R. Eric Thomas | November 11, 2025
Sad middle-aged woman wants to know, is there a cure for sadness? Image: Tatyana Gladskikh
Advice for Life

Is There a Cure for Sadness?

Struggling with depression and fear of death

By R. Eric Thomas | November 7, 2025
Thanksgiving table. By Emily Lee. This overwhelmed holiday hostess has had it – it’s not just Thanksgiving dinner, but extended family members expect to stay at her house as well.
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Overwhelmed Holiday Hostess

After 45 years of hosting Thanksgiving, she wants to cut back

By R. Eric Thomas | October 31, 2025

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