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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Interracial couple’s social media posts called ‘racist’]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: I am a 34-year-old Black woman in a long-term relationship with a 36-year-old white man. A few years ago, I started sharing videos of us on social media. We’ll do little skits or trend videos, and we have some sponsored content. We’...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4306536</link>
 
    <pubDate>Oct/01/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Friend’s harsh personality pushes people away]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: I’m 77 and my friend of nine years is 94. She’s become really rude whenever we dine with others and even when she comes to my home. She loves to go to restaurants, but our one friend brings her young foster daughter, and “Roxy” ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4305865</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/30/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Girlfriend’s career goals are a red flag]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: What might one say (or not say) to our 28-year-old son (and brother) who is in a relationship with a 27-year-old woman about whom we (his siblings and parents) see all kinds of "red flags" with her? After almost every interaction with ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4305075</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/29/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Friend post ‘tacky’ Facebook death announcement]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: I have a Facebook friend whose husband recently died. She posted how and when he passed away and then said that if anyone wanted to send anything to let her know and she‘d send her address. I thought the last part was tacky. Wouldn’...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4304217</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/28/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Unlucky in love friend needs help]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: My best friend is always single. Not for lack of trying, but he just never meets the right person. I think it’s starting to get him down as he nears 40. I have tried to set him up in the past, but it never went anywhere. When I’d ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4303461</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/27/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Father doesn’t know how to talk to daughter about mother’s infidelity]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: This is something that has bothered me for decades and I still don't know whether I did the right thing or not. When it was revealed that my wife had been cheating for a few years with a coworker who later became my children's ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4302749</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/26/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Candidate husband doesn’t have spouse’s vote]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: My husband is running for a seat on the school board. He’s part of a slate of candidates put together by local party leadership. I can’t understand why he’s doing this at all. I don’t think he would be good for this role. He’s...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4302157</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/25/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Couple fears PDA is driving away friends]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: This morning my wife made small talk that "couple X" never shows any public displays of affection (PDA). We're not talking about tongue-in-mouth stuff, but kind words, admiring glances, holding hands, cuddling – light-duty affection. ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4301659</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/24/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Suburban family holds ‘intervention’ for city-loving child]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: After college, I moved to Chicago even though my parents wanted me to move back home. They live in a suburb outside of Indianapolis. It’s fine for them but I wanted better career prospects and a social life that was different from ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4300974</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/23/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Resident wants to warn new homeowners about swinger neighbors]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: My neighbors have boisterous parties on occasion. It’s not a matter of noise – they’re very considerate about it. But from the number of cars and the late leaving times I can only imagine that everyone is having a good time. I ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4300210</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/22/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Husband’s poor hygiene mars otherwise great marriage]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married for 30-plus years. He's a great guy in most aspects, except for his hygiene. He doesn't brush his teeth enough, he doesn't take enough showers, he doesn't use deodorant. For some reason he has taken to...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4299350</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/21/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Couple considers breakup after years of drinks and drugs]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: I am 71 and have a “boyfriend” who is 79. We have been a couple for more than 10 years however during that time we only saw one another on average once a week for various reasons, such as he is an hour away, we are at different ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4298532</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/20/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Ill sister won’t seek medical care]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: I have a problem with my sister. She’s 71 years old and for the past two years she has had several medical issues. One in particular is very debilitating and makes it very difficult for her to walk. She has not been to a doctor for at...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4297758</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/19/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Friend uses couple for their pool]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: I am the older partner in a gay relationship. We have a mutual friend (John) who we have invited to our home four times for a swim and dinner. He has never invited us to his home to reciprocate for dinner, has never brought a bottle of ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4297177</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/18/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Parents want to be included in vacation activities despite mobility challenges]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: My husband and I have had many wonderful trips with my parents over the years. We have always invited them on our family vacations with the kids and had a, generally, wonderful time. They are both in their 80s. I’m grateful that they ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4296608</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/17/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Aging mom seems disinterested in daughters]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: I’m writing to ask if you have any insight as to what is going on with my mother. She is 95 years old and still physically capable, although after she broke her hip and had surgery to repair it last December she uses a walker. She ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4295927</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/16/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Newly sober friend won’t make amends]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: My friend, “Jac” had a very public “meltdown” and was ordered to inpatient rehabilitation for his 20-year-long drug addiction. One year after his treatment, he has not changed and continues to hurt others and blame others for ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4295133</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/15/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Bridge bully ruins game play]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: I am a retiree in a bridge group. We have played together for many years. Because we have just enough for one table of players and play at the same person's house several days per week, we are subject to "house rules.” This person ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4294360</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/14/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Husband lies about his past]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: I've been married for four years, and I recently learned that some of my husband's stories about his past are lies. I had his mom bring old pictures of him to his birthday party I put together. I asked her if she had any pictures of him...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4293564</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/13/2026</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Asking Eric: Young widow left behind by spouse’s friends]]></title>
		<description><![CDATA[Dear Eric: I am a recent young widow. My life partners' sudden death was devastating. Our friends told me I could reach out to them if I needed to talk or for help. So far, they have not been a great support network and seem to be keeping me at a ...<br /><br /><hr size="1" />]]></description>
		<link>https://www.arcamax.com/askingeric/s-4293073</link>
 
    <pubDate>Sep/12/2026</pubDate>
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