A writer was feeling envious after their husband was praised by family members for their writing. During a recent family ...

"How do I move past this pattern? I know that awareness of the issue isn’t enough, but I’m not sure what to do next." ...

Meanwhile, no one asked about my writing. I suppose I was subconsciously annoyed that my husband got so much praise and ...

We feel very sad about this since we spend many holidays alone. May I add that my spouse and I are pleasant people and so are ...

It sounds like maybe even her husband doesn't want to attend this event. Maybe she can be supportive from afar.

"Five years ago, my brother married a lovely woman with two kids of her own, who we have welcomed wholeheartedly into our ...

Dear Eric: My spouse and I are an older couple with some family members who live in the same town as us and some family who ...

By letting your family know that you’d like to be invited, you give them – and yourselves – a chance to make a new tradition.

During a recent family visit, I spent a lot of time hearing about grown kids’ accomplishments. I asked questions and was a ...

Dear Eric: I am the aunt to two amazing young people. I have always been a big part of their lives, especially when my ...

Dear Eric: My mother has been horribly critical of everyone all my life, including myself. I’m 50 and am constantly being ...