Asking Eric: A needy woman’s chaos dominates his life
By R. Eric Thomas
Published on April 17, 2026.
A reader writes to Eric Kohn, who has been in a relationship with a man for several years, who is concerned about where his relationship is headed due to the stress of his daughter's life. He has a daughter who lives with a challenging lifestyle and often steps in to help her, often leading to stress and anxiety. Kohn worries that his partner may compromise his relationship with his daughter if he feels he needs to continue helping her. The author suggests that having a low-pressure, joyful, conversations about where each of you is, where you want to go, what's working, and more. Suggestions for boundaries with his child can also be made. The writer suggests that doing relationship check-ins can help resolve these issues.
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