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Coverage dated October 4, 2026

Asking Eric: My father and I barely connect. Should I keep making the effort?

Headline from MLive

I think about him sometimes and know he will not live forever, but my partner thinks it’s best for me to keep my own peace.

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  1. MLive

    Asking Eric: My father and I barely connect. Should I keep making the effort? (opens MLive)

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    I think about him sometimes and know he will not live forever, but my partner thinks it’s best for me to keep my own peace.

  2. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Asking Eric: Should I keep trying to connect with my emotionally distant father? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    I know he is incapable or uninterested in changing, and his brief visits always put me on edge.

  3. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Asking Eric: How much effort should I put into a one-sided relationship with my father? (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    I think about him sometimes and know he will not live forever, but my partner thinks it’s best for me to keep my own peace.

  4. AL.com

    Asking Eric: Is my surface-level relationship with my father worth the effort? (opens AL.com)

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    Our relationship became very surface over the years but with regular communication.

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