Her sister is already sensitive about her son failing to launch. How does the letter writer talk to her about it?

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Even an “I’m sorry; I’m here for you,” can make a difference. Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram and ...

Dear Eric: Valentine’s Day is approaching and members of my family and friends send me ...

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When we returned, I mentioned getting together three times, and my dad responded that he didn’t know his schedule and would ... Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O ...

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Dear Eric: I am a non-observant Jew. My spiritual beliefs are very personal, and I don’t discuss them casually. My mother became a Christian. This is important because, as she went deeper into ...

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