Asking Eric: They’re offended when I won’t give details of my young husband’s death
Dear Eric: I am a 73-year-old widower trying to move past the death of my beloved wife three years ago. I will receive a sizable inheritance when my 94-year-old mother passes away. I have no family left, no siblings, no children, leaving me alone in the world – but not lonely.
Asking Eric: After husband’s death, friends ask intrusive questions
DEAR ERIC: My husband passed away unexpectedly at a young age. I am a few years younger than he was, so of course it was a shock. The problem is a friend, “Nancy”, discussed details surrounding his passing I would not have shared. It created the additional stress of people I hadn’t heard from in years contacting me and I clearly didn’t inform them.
Asking Eric: People are being so nosy after my husband’s death and it’s disturbing
We led private lives before, so it’s not like they were accustomed to asking nosy questions and getting a response.
Asking Eric: After my husband died young, people started gossiping about us
We led private lives before, so it’s not like they were accustomed to asking nosy questions and getting a response. I have blocked the worst offenders and even someone who lashe
Asking Eric: Widow grappling with young husband’s death finds everyone is asking her intrusive questions
Everyone who finds out immediately has intrusive questions and they seem offended when I tell them I won’t be answering any more questions. “Nancy” tries to insinuate that I am not OK because I refuse to answer any more questions.
Asking Eric: A friend is being nosy about my husband’s unexpected death
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is bothered by a friend being nosy following the unexpected death of their husband.
Asking Eric: Is a nomadic lifestyle feasible at 73?
"I have a strong desire to travel and visit new places. Is a nomad lifestyle a feasible option at my age, and what should I ...
Asking Eric: I keep losing friends and I’m not sure why
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is disappointed that new 'friends' keep disappearing on ...
Asking Eric: Everybody relies on her for emotional support — even the pets
A reader is getting worn down by her entire family’s need for emotional support; a college student is losing friends and ...
Asking Eric: Struggling to stay healthy among many obligations
Dear Exhausted: I write this with the utmost compassion: you are going through it. I’m sorry and I hear you and I’m taking a ...
Asking Eric: What can I do to keep others safe when orchestra member shows up to practice drunk?
Even if she doesn’t show up smelling of alcohol next time, you should talk to her about your concern and ask if she needs ...
Eric Adams just escalated the push to get his corruption indictment dismissed
NYC’s mayor now wants to dismiss his case “with prejudice,” removing the leverage the alternative would give Trump.
Asking Eric: New boyfriend thinks he’s the father, but he’s not
Dear Eric: I play in a community orchestra and sit next to a woman who sometimes comes to rehearsal smelling strongly of ...
She Has Clashed With Eric Adams. Now She May Run Against Him.
Adrienne Adams, the City Council speaker, created a fund-raising committee in advance of a potential campaign, as allies try ...
NYC Mayor Eric Adams skips forum as he awaits decision on legal fate
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a federal judge to toss out the corruption case against him, alleging prosecutorial ...
Sixers announce timeline for Eric Gordon after undergoing wrist surgery
Philadelphia 76ers guard Eric Gordon had to undergo arthroscopic right wrist surgery on Wednesday in order to correct a right ...
Asking Eric: Life has left me feeling drained and overwhelmed
I’m a woman in my late 40s, juggling a multitude of responsibilities that have left me feeling drained and overwhelmed. At ...