R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: I love my mother dearly but at 84 she has reached the point of rambling. She is still fully in control of her capabilities and is mentally acute,...

Dear Eric: When I retire, I won’t be able to afford my house, so I will need to move (again). I understand and admit these poor financial decisions were possibly...

Dear Eric: I recently pet sat for somewhat new friends. I had been invited on a weekend trip with them but had a work commitment that meant I couldn't go....

Dear Eric: I have to work with a very arrogant person, and it is hard to manage his dismissive attitude and grumpy remarks.

Dear Eric: My wife and I own a guest house up the street from our home. When we’re not using it for ourselves, my wife rents it out on Airbnb....

Dear Eric: I am tired of being judged for my loss of hearing. My siblings came at me today, together, and approached me intervention-style to tell me when and where...

Dear Eric: This year, my brother-in-law announced twice, in a loud and carrying voice, "This turkey is ice cold!" It was not piping hot because it got pulled out of...

Dear Eric: During my high school years, I was not treated well by some of the students. I definitely did not like my high school years. If I wasn't bullied,...

Dear Eric: Often when I’m eating at a restaurant or cafe, I’ll notice other tables leaving half-finished food to be thrown out. In these situations, I’m tempted to either ask...

Dear Eric: I'm inclined to send the parents gift cards for the kids in the future instead of gifts and tell them that they should use the cards to buy...