R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: I inherited some land from my father (who the youngest son of my husband refused to associate with). My husband has made it clear he thinks I should...

Dear Eric: I have a few friends with whom I consistently leave our interactions feeling drained and anxious. The primary reason I leave feeling bad is that these friends will...

Dear Eric: My partner travels fairly often for work, sometimes for three or four days at a time. He's successful at his job which shows signs of him getting promoted, which...

Dear Eric: I love my mother dearly but at 84 she has reached the point of rambling. She is still fully in control of her capabilities and is mentally acute,...

Dear Eric: When I retire, I won’t be able to afford my house, so I will need to move (again). I understand and admit these poor financial decisions were possibly...

Dear Eric: I recently pet sat for somewhat new friends. I had been invited on a weekend trip with them but had a work commitment that meant I couldn't go....

Dear Eric: I have to work with a very arrogant person, and it is hard to manage his dismissive attitude and grumpy remarks.

Dear Eric: My wife and I own a guest house up the street from our home. When we’re not using it for ourselves, my wife rents it out on Airbnb....

Dear Eric: I am tired of being judged for my loss of hearing. My siblings came at me today, together, and approached me intervention-style to tell me when and where...

Dear Eric: This year, my brother-in-law announced twice, in a loud and carrying voice, "This turkey is ice cold!" It was not piping hot because it got pulled out of...