Asking Eric: Should I take an extended trip with people I don’t know?
Dear Eric: Should I go to Tanzania for two weeks with people I don't know and one person I only kind of know?
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Asking Eric: Father always fears for the worst
Dear Eric: When I share good news with my father, his reaction is always to predict the worst outcome. “My son got his first job in DC!” “The traffic is...
Asking Eric: Should I suggest an exchange of my anniversary gift?
Dear Eric: My husband and I just celebrated our first anniversary, and we cutely decided to give each other a gift in keeping with the antiquated anniversary gift themes. The...
Meet R. Eric Thomas, the new columnist offering advice in Asking Eric
In all my work, empathy is the foundational element. Why? Because the stories of our lives are empathy engines.