Dear Eric: I am a 65-year-old widow with two adult sons in their late 20s. No partners or grandchildren and that’s fine with me as they are still young and maturing. One lives too far away to see more ...

Frankie and Blossom had a lot in common. They’d both lost their longtime partners and were seeking companionship. They seemed to enjoy the same food and scenery. On their first date, they walked along ...

Below are two lovely letters for “Grieving in Portland,” the man who is grieving his late wife and wondering how best to move on -- for his own sake and for his dog, Max. The first letter offers a ...