R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: Help me walk this fine line between kindness and intrusion.

Dear Eric: Last Saturday, “Martha” decided to stop us from telling jokes. She yelled out “enough is enough!” We were totally shocked.

Dear Eric: I’ve asked her repeatedly to stop buying my family gifts, but every year I get a message to expect a package in the mail. I’ve described how this...

Dear Eric: After 38 years of military and Department of Defense service, I retired and moved to my current home eight years ago (in a town I've never lived in...

Dear Eric: A friend is planning his second marriage. It will be his fiancée’s third. Both are in their mid-to-late 60s, have owned their single-family homes for many years, and have reasonably...

Dear Eric: We all showed up when they played at No Kings Day. I thought I fulfilled my obligation, but no. She continues to ask us to come to more...

Dear Eric: Not sure if I should say something to him or just let it be and try not to let it bother me. My wife indicated she’s tired of...

Dear Eric: My wife told me I was taking my mother’s side. Hurtful messages were sent by my wife and my mother just shut down the relationship and blocked her.

Dear Eric: The neighbors park all over the street, and do not use the driveway. They have several cars and live in a cul-de-sac.

Dear Eric: My husband has gone full-on cowboy! We are talking wearing boots with his work clothes, including collar tips and cowboy hat. I am perplexed.