R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: I'm close friends with one of my sisters-in-law but not the other, Betty. Betty and I used to be close until jealousy came between us. She was jealous...

Dear Eric: He has also been working on an advanced degree that took him five years to complete as he was "too anxious" to present his research findings. He does...

Dear Eric: I am a 55-year-old single female. I often get asked out on dates with men that I am not interested in. I recently met a man, and we...

Dear Eric: Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted contact because he didn’t like...

Dear Eric: I’ve been married for a few decades to someone who lacks self-awareness about the impact of his choice not to shower for several days, sometimes more than a...

Dear Eric: Some of my friends sent them a gift, knowing why they were not invited but three of my close friends didn't send anything (even a card would have...

Dear Eric: While our friends were away for a year, I responded to their request to mow and trim their lawn until their home was sold. It never sold and...

Dear Eric: My own sister lives in Florida. When I emailed her (and our brothers) about this event, she responded immediately that, since it is Labor Day weekend, she wouldn't...

Dear Eric: My son will soon be turning 13, as will my niece. They were born a week apart. I usually host a family pool party for my son's birthday,...

Dear Eric: I was very friendly with a neighbor and asked if she and her husband would like to go out to dinner with us. She seemed enthusiastic and we...