R. Eric Thomas
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Asking Eric: Meet-and-greet with musician leads to infatuation
Dear Eric: I’m 70 and very happily married (together 38 years). We both love music and lately after seeing a performance, there’s a meet-and-greet with the musicians. A particular musician and I have chatted several times. The last time, I got an autograph and a hug. I am on cloud 9! I love my spouse […]
Asking Eric: Neighbors react badly to person with autism spectrum disorder
Dear Eric: I live with autism spectrum disorder and have been in regular, independent housing since I was 19. I’m 55 and I’ve managed to work full time for almost 10 years in spite of previous employment where I was harassed due to discrimination because of my neurodiversity. I’m settled into a new career in […]
Asking Eric: Perimenopause treatment prompts awkward questions
Dear Eric: Like many women in perimenopause, when my hormones started getting out of whack, I gained about 25 pounds due to a sudden and uncontrollable hunger (estrogen helps moderate ghrelin, the hunger hormone). When I finally started hormone replacement therapy, I got the constant hunger and other issues back under control and worked hard […]
Asking Eric: Niece bars aunt’s boyfriend from wedding
Dear Eric: My niece, age 31, is getting married in the fall and has told me that I can’t bring my boyfriend (“S”) of five years because there isn’t “room.” I offered to pay for his meals, extra seating, et cetera, but she will not budge. I found out that the real reason is that […]