Dear Eric: My mother has been a widow for quite a few years now. Her days consist of watching TV. We took her on vacation with us once, but she wanted to just stay in the hotel and watch TV.

Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married for 10 years. We both came out of long previous marriages (more than 20 years each). I have three adult children and he has two. My husband is an only ...

Dear Eric: Over time and with a lot of effort, I worked to build a life I love, with a job I enjoy and great friends, and now I am very happy. Just when I assumed I’d be single forever ...

Dear Eric: One of my son’s former classmates still keeps in touch with me. She and my son haven’t been in touch in more than 10 years, but she continues to call and invites me to both her ...

DEAR ERIC: I tend not to tell people they hurt my ... I was shocked: My request was 10 years ago and was cheerfully accommodated. I would have stayed home with my mother had I been rebuffed.

Dear Eric: I tend not to tell people they hurt my ... I was shocked: My request was 10 years ago and was cheerfully accommodated. I would have stayed home with my mother had I been rebuffed.

Dear Eric: My sister-in-law, who I love and have known since she was a child, recently bought two small “doodle” dogs. She brought them with her for an overnight, weekend visit. They barked at ...

Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110.) Will the Chicago Bears win another game this season? Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after Week 10 loss sends team into ...

Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110.) Will the Chicago Bears win another game this season? Brad Biggs’ 10 thoughts after Week 10 loss sends team into ...

Dear Eric: I tend not to tell people they hurt my ... I was shocked: My request was 10 years ago and was cheerfully accommodated. I would have stayed home with my mother had I been rebuffed.