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Asking Eric: Is this enough reason to violate my son’s no-contact request?: So far I’ve honored his wish, though I did reach out to one of his children.
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Asking Eric: Is this enough reason to violate my son’s no-contact request?: Eric Thomas: So far I've honored his wish, though I did reach out to one of his ...
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Key FactsEric Thomas advises honesty and more flexible visits
Aug 11, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mercurynews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mercurynews.com
- A woman with 13- and 30-year friendships feels excluded because the friends take outings and plan a trip without her.
- Her live-in boyfriend has Alzheimer’s, leaving her less time for hiking, canoeing and museum visits.
- Thomas says she is not oversensitive; the friends may have avoided burdening her because of her circumstances.
- For stressful visits with a son usually occurring twice yearly, Thomas recommends flexible planning with limited time together.
Sometimes even our closest friends need to be encouraged to think creatively about how to best show up for us.— From Dear Eric, the advice column by R. Eric Thomas, offering guidance on navigating friendship and caregiving.
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