I am sure that my mother loves me, but I just don't understand why she doesn't show it in other ways like I see my friend's moms do. I always pushed it out of my mind, but it has gotten to the point ...

Dear Eric: My mother has been horribly critical of everyone all my life, including myself. I’m 50, and am constantly being criticized, often in front of others, for the way I laugh, that she can hear ...