R. Eric Thomas

Dear WhatsApprehension: We need a global conference on chat etiquette. The memes are out of control.

Dear Eric: What would you recommend to help me with the little bit of bitterness I feel over people complaining about the most minor, often ridiculous non-issues, people who are...

Dear Eric: She wasn’t always like this. Her husband and I are the main recipients of this behavior – I’ve seen her make fun of her husband in front of...

Dear Eric: But because she really is a sweet kid, I offered to help get the sneakers. Unfortunately, she wanted outrageously overpriced sneakers I wouldn't buy for my own granddaughter.

Dear Eric: They do not have children, pets or any property together. It should have been a clean break; however, she still contacts him.

Dear Eric: During the process of our moving from a large house to an apartment in a retirement community, my daughter-in-law asked my son to leave their house. I had...

Dear Readers: On Sept. 23, I published two letters from older adults experiencing loneliness (“Still Grieving” and “Wants a Connection”). I asked those of you who have successfully found connection...

Dear Eric: I am one of four siblings. I live close to but not with my 102-year-old mother while my siblings live far away. Over the past 12 years, I...

Dear Eric: We raised them to be independent but caring adults, and we can't understand why they showed little-to-no concern for our safety.

Dear Eric: My husband stands over beautiful landscaping on our small patio. I have expressed many times that I am offended, the plants are offended, and that he should stop...