Asking Eric: Sister stole family treasures By R. Eric Thomas October 6, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: About two years ago, I realized that my sister and brother-in-law had burglarized...
Asking Eric: Dating apps lead to uncomfortable conversations By R. Eric Thomas October 5, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I have been divorced for 39 years. I am 70 years old. Sporadically...
Asking Eric: Acceptance is going to be your friend By R. Eric Thomas October 4, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. It is unlikely that these people’s family connections will become less important to them. While...
Asking Eric: Mother has become withdrawn By R. Eric Thomas September 16, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: She never asks about us or has any in-depth conversations about anything. Phone...
Asking Eric: Friend acting as a ‘dry drunk’ By R. Eric Thomas September 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: My friend, “Jac” had a very public “meltdown” and was ordered to inpatient...
Asking Eric: Subject to house rules for bridge By R. Eric Thomas September 14, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I am a retiree in a bridge group. We have played together for...
Asking Eric: Husband has been lying By R. Eric Thomas September 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I've been married for four years, and I recently learned that some of...
Asking Eric: My life partners’ sudden death was devastating By R. Eric Thomas September 12, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I am a recent young widow. My life partners' sudden death was devastating....
Asking Eric: I just want my things By R. Eric Thomas September 11, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: Ten years ago, my dad passed away, and after 25 years of marriage,...
Asking Eric: Friends constantly cancel plans By R. Eric Thomas September 10, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: Over the years people have said things to me such as, "I can't...
Asking Eric: Ex-husband joined company By R. Eric Thomas September 9, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I got married at 23, divorced at 30. I’m now in my 40s....
Asking Eric: My special friend wants me to give up my dog By R. Eric Thomas September 8, 2026 at 8:51 a.m. Dear Eric: My special friend and I are in our late 70’s and have lost...
Asking Eric: I matched with my pastor on a dating app By R. Eric Thomas September 7, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. We’ve messaged on and off a few times. Nothing inappropriate. But now he wants to...