R. Eric Thomas

You need to be able to trust the person that you’re with, writes R. Eric Thomas. When broken, trust can be restored, but it takes intention, amends and change –...

Dear Eric: My husband of more than 20 years gives me slipper socks with grippy soles. I hate them! We live in a hot climate, so I have little use...

Dear Eric: My husband of 15 years suddenly tells me he fathered a daughter outside of our marriage. She is 5 years old.

Dear Eric: I have been recently looking over my canceled checks and realizing how many are the result of personal requests from friends and family to support runs, walks, book...

Dear Eric: Nearly three years ago, I let my sister know my husband had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. For reasons I don't understand, she cut off contact with us other...

Dear Eric: My husband has dementia; it’s getting worse by the month. I am the caregiver. Our daughter calls on her way home from work. Our son calls several times...

Dear Eric: I’m asking for advice about one of my sisters, the fourth of five. Four years ago, my husband of 35 years unexpectedly died – he was gone within...

Dear Eric: I’m worried I’ll lose my longtime friendship. I met S several years ago when we lived closer to each other. She probably is the closest friend I’ve ever...

Dear Eric: My wife and our 6-year-old daughter went to the wedding of my older daughter from a prior marriage. My wife and daughter have always had a rocky relationship....

Dear Eric: I have an alcoholic neighbor with whom I am friendly. We do minor favors for each other. I am aware that he drinks and drives home from a...