Acknowledging her efforts keeps her feelings from getting hurt, and being honest about what you can and can’t offer right now ...

Dear Not Ready: Being proactive will really help you and Betty here. Reach out to Betty first and tell her that you’ve ...

"Mentally and emotionally, I am still very burned out and I don’t have the emotional energy to restore a complicated ...

DEAR ERIC: My kiddo is hardworking, makes friends everywhere and is working on her third advanced degree. She is also working ...

How do I set a boundary and explain that I’m not interested in restoring this relationship right now, without further ...

Dear Eric: My daughter got married a year ago and decided to have a wedding with immediate family members only due to the ...

How do I set a boundary and explain that I’m not interested in restoring this relationship right now, without further ...

She tells me he is a lot like me, and that makes me furious. She says it makes him sad to know I don’t love him. She and I ...

She understands that the woman is reaching out, but doesn't have the energy to deal with this complicated relationship.

DEAR ERIC: My daughter got married a year ago and decided to have a wedding with immediate family members only due to the ...

Some of my friends sent them a gift, knowing why they were not invited but three of my close friends didn’t send anything ...

So, it’s not a good idea for you to sit down and talk with him. It doesn’t sound like you want to build a relationship with ...