Dear Eric: How do I encourage him to get out there without actually saying those words? Or do I just adopt more cats as my grandchildren?
Asking Eric: I need grandchildren
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Asking Eric: I miss hanging out with my friend without her child
Dear Eric: One of my closest friends has a toddler and when we’re making plans, she will often ask if she should leave her toddler at home with her husband. Oftentimes when I say yes, I would enjoy just catching up with her, she lets me know that leaving her toddler is not really a viable option.
Asking Eric: Should I take an extended trip with people I don’t know?
Dear Eric: Should I go to Tanzania for two weeks with people I don’t know and one person I only kind of know?
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In all my work, empathy is the foundational element. Why? Because the stories of our lives are empathy engines.