Family

child's drawing of a drunk adult. Like when the girlfriend's behavior affects the grandkids.
Advice for Life

Girlfriend’s Behavior Affects the Grandkids

Grandmom is concerned and ponders her next step

By R. Eric Thomas | March 28, 2025
A single red rose sticking up from a pile of ashes, for advice column on ex's ashes
Advice for Life

Getting Rid of the Ex’s Ashes

After more than 16 years, it’s time, says the second wife

By R. Eric Thomas | March 28, 2025
woman at home practicing breath work to get belly breathing benefits. Image by Worawee Meepian
Health

Belly Breathing Benefits

A simple way to help your body and mind

By Richard Crockett, M.D. | March 24, 2025
A senior couple has been arguing and has their backs to each other. Rido. When a man corrects his wife constantly, this will happen
Advice for Life

A Man Corrects His Wife Frequently

Even when she’s right or when they’re out in public

By R. Eric Thomas | March 21, 2025
A couple arguing, as the jealous senior boyfriend continually harps on her past relationships
Advice for Life

Jealous Senior Boyfriend Defies Maturity

Jealousy knows no age limits

By R. Eric Thomas | March 14, 2025
A grown golden retriever still poses dog chewing challenges for his owners as he lies on the floor surrounded by papers he destroyed
Pets and Furry Friends

Dog Chewing Challenges with a High-Energy Hound

A 3-year-old pup who us still shredding things, plus declawing alternatives

By Cathy M. Rosenthal | March 12, 2025
sad woman on her smartphone, perhaps engaging in parasocial relationships. Image by Natalie Board
Health

Do Parasocial Relationships Help or Hurt?

These connections could be benefiting you – or not

By Heidi Godman | March 7, 2025
two women on park bench arguing. Image by motortion for Asking Eric column on friendship faux pas
Advice for Life

Undoing a Friendship Faux Pas

She spoke her mind and her friend turned on her

By R. Eric Thomas | March 7, 2025
The woman on her phone in the park needs to learn to set healthy boundaries in her relationships. Image by motortion
Health

Healthy Boundaries for Your Well-Being

Saying ‘yes’ when you should say ‘no’ can harm your health and relationships

By Rich Oswald, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | March 4, 2025
A middle-aged woman stressed from her responsibilities as a member of the sandwich generation. Image by Tatyana Gladskikh
Advice for Life

Stressed in the Sandwich Generation

Work, elderly parents, a daughter – sometimes it’s just too much

By R. Eric Thomas | February 28, 2025

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