R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: The kids have bonded with them which is great. But her mother is almost always at their house and interferes with any attempts by their other grandfather or...

Dear Eric: We have two sons, both of whom we love dearly, who each want us to build a little home on their property so we can be close enough...

Dear Eric: I grew up in a silent household. I was a shamed, rejected kid and learned not to speak. One sister was the beautiful favorite. My brother and I...

Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married 10 years. I'm 84 and he is 75 now. My vision was to travel a bit and enjoy retirement. Two years...

Dear Eric: My 43-year-old sister is completely obsessed with Halloween. Her condo is fully decorated year-round with scary animatronics, she wears Halloween knee socks and shirts every single day, and...

Dear Eric: After reading what Coco Chanel said about perfume, my wife uses just too much. I can’t induce her to use less. Any suggestions?

Dear Eric: I’m a senior with three grown kids. After divorcing young, I rebuilt my life, earned a degree and worked hard to save for retirement. Two of my children...

Dear Eric: I’m going to college out of state in the fall. My boyfriend was supposed to go to the same school as me but now it looks like he’s...

Dear Eric: I have a sister "Carol" who is also my best friend. Her daughter (my niece) is a complete narcissist and also a con artist. Six months ago, my...

Dear Eric: My family has always left shoes at the door, except for occasional circumstances like parties, et cetera. Those who prefer wearing shoes, have shoes that they only wear...