I was demoted, and I don’t know how to deal with the whispers

Dear Eric: I work in the public sector in a job that makes me well known in my field of work and in the community where I work. I was recently demoted. My colleagues are stumped as to the real reason why, as am I. This has been a hot topic in my field, and […]
How to meet people who aren’t backstabbing jerks

Dear Readers: On Sept. 23, I published two letters from older adults struggling to find a connection (“Still Grieving” and “Wants a Connection”). I asked those of you who have successfully found friendship and romantic partnership at a later stage in life to write in. I shared some of those great responses last week and, […]