Asking Eric: Old lover’s apology just tore open all the wounds I’ve tried to heal for 45 years

Dear Past: What he said may have made him feel better, but it wasn’t actually for your benefit. An amends includes an acknowledgement of the harm caused, an apology and an effort to right what was set ...

Asking Eric: Old love resurfaces 45 years later, bringing back old hurts

DEAR ERIC: I was in a relationship with a man 45 years ago who I loved more than I loved anyone in my life. Then he married someone. He didn’t tell me, I heard it from a colleague.