Advice

Asking Eric: After wife’s death, widower is not ready for family visits yet

August 1, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

"They think I am being helped by their visit but actually I would prefer visiting...

July 31, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

"We don't think that we owe anyone an explanation."

July 30, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

"She sold the house, said she didn't get much because of issues it had and...

July 29, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

"I have been shut out; she no longer texts me and I have heard virtually...

July 28, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

"I would also like to have no contact with them moving forward and I told...

July 27, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

"I have to repeat myself over and over again, increasing my volume each time until...

July 26, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

"I have found that my desire for close family bonds has gotten stronger as I...

July 25, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

"We didn't fight or argue, and I am at a loss as to what triggered...

July 24, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

"Also, he doesn’t always wash his hands after using the bathroom."

July 23, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.

"We are retired, so most days we can go back to sleep after the rooster...