R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: I have had the same dentist for the past 15 years. Within the last year, I have found myself wanting to know him on a personal level. I...

Dear Eric: As adults, I end up picking up the slack just like when we were kids. I also manage all of our bills. She is completely in the dark...

Dear Eric: We have two nephews, 17 and 21, and felt it was time to teach them money management skills and saving for retirement. At Thanksgiving, we funded two brokerage...

Dear Eric: One of my best friends is a woman I introduced to my boyfriend's brother. They married last October after knowing each other for about six months. My friend...

Dear Eric: I have a strong desire to travel and visit new places. Is a nomad lifestyle a feasible option at my age, and what should I consider before embarking...

Dear Eric: I'm a woman in my late 40s, juggling a multitude of responsibilities that have left me feeling drained and overwhelmed. At work, I manage several teams and am...

Dear Eric: I play in a community orchestra and sit next to a woman who sometimes comes to rehearsal smelling strongly of alcohol.

Dear Eric: My brother-in-law (never married, age 63) has been financially irresponsible as long as I've been married to his brother. He has accumulated tens of thousands of dollars in...

Dear Eric: The easy solution is to just not come back and not say anything. However, I believe I owe her more respect and appreciation than just ghosting her.

Dear Eric: Any ideas on how to approach a bossy elder sibling? This isn't the first time she has co-opted an event, and we're tired of the drama.