Asking Eric: Brother’s boundaries are unreasonable By R. Eric Thomas October 7, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: My brother and his wife recently cut off contact with my family listing...
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: Wife complained about my work By R. Eric Thomas August 28, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I have a stressful job with coworkers that I think are nice but...
Asking Eric: Since my wife passed, I’ve heard crickets from them By R. Eric Thomas August 27, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: Forty-five years ago, I married a widow with two sons. They are now...
Asking Eric: We are drowning By R. Eric Thomas August 26, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: We have been helping our daughter with many expenses: car insurance for two...
Asking Eric: She says our relationship is only skin-deep By R. Eric Thomas August 25, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: My husband died by his own hand more than 20 years ago. We...
Asking Eric: Her home is filthy By R. Eric Thomas August 24, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I have a first cousin that is a very good cook and likes...
Asking Eric: Threadbare clothing causes embarrassment By R. Eric Thomas August 24, 2026 at 7:43 a.m. Dear Eric: How much wear is too much wear on personal items? If I am...
Asking Eric: Nephew called a racial epithet by classmate By R. Eric Thomas August 22, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: My nephew is a fifth-grader who was called an ugly racial epithet by...
Asking Eric: We won’t be together to celebrate my mother turning 100 By R. Eric Thomas August 21, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: My mother turns 100 soon. I have three siblings who live in the...
Asking Eric: I have never had patience for prejudice By R. Eric Thomas August 20, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I grew up in a household where it simply wasn’t practiced, and it...
Asking Eric: Conversation turns to religion By R. Eric Thomas August 19, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I respect his beliefs and have no problem with people discussing their faith....