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Coverage dated September 29, 2026

Asking Eric: Are son's girlfriend's ambitions really red flags, or are we judging the wrong things?

Headline from The Oregonian

Her self-centeredness and self-serving habits always override our son’s plans or desires.

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  1. The Oregonian

    Asking Eric: Are son's girlfriend's ambitions really red flags, or are we judging the wrong things? (opens The Oregonian)

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    Her self-centeredness and self-serving habits always override our son’s plans or desires.

  2. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Asking Eric: They don't approve of adult son's relationship. Are they knocking the wrong things? (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Her self-centeredness and self-serving habits always override our son’s plans or desires.

  3. MLive

    Asking Eric: Their adult son loves his girlfriend. Why are they trying so hard not to? (opens MLive)

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    Her self-centeredness and self-serving habits always override our son’s plans or desires.