Dear Eric: We have a 39-year-old son who works in commercial real estate but has been out of work for 10 months. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Widower has millions in the bank but wants close friends Advice | Asking Eric: Everything works for new couple except the sex Advice | Asking Eric: My parents are hoarders and it’s affecting my own life Advice | Asking Eric: I love to travel for work, but my husband is too suspicious to let me Advice | Asking Eric: Husband punishing wife for her panic attacks He has told us he is very depressed and has been for years now.