Dear Protecting My Peace: You are not selfish. You are frightened, exhausted and trying to keep the people you love safe. Given your stepson’s past threats, stalking and violence, it is entirely ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone whose stepson and daughter-in-law refuse to speak to them after a comment made at a family party.

How can I maintain my boundaries and sense of safety while still being a supportive spouse? Am I being selfish or cautious with good reason?

After years of quietly supporting her stepson, a woman is torn when his mother demands she skip his graduation — despite her stepson’s heartfelt invitation Getty A woman was invited by her stepson to ...

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Holiday traditions often carry deep emotional weight, especially when family structures change. A recent Reddit thread asked, "Am I in the wrong for spending Christmas Eve night with my fiancé and ...

Editor’s Note: Is anything ailing, torturing, or nagging at you? Are you beset by existential worries? Every Tuesday, James Parker tackles readers’ questions. Tell him about your lifelong or ...