R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: During my high school years, I was not treated well by some of the students. I definitely did not like my high school years. If I wasn't bullied,...

Dear Eric: Often when I’m eating at a restaurant or cafe, I’ll notice other tables leaving half-finished food to be thrown out. In these situations, I’m tempted to either ask...

Dear Eric: I'm inclined to send the parents gift cards for the kids in the future instead of gifts and tell them that they should use the cards to buy...

Dear Eric: Help me walk this fine line between kindness and intrusion.

Dear Eric: Last Saturday, “Martha” decided to stop us from telling jokes. She yelled out “enough is enough!” We were totally shocked.

Dear Eric: I’ve asked her repeatedly to stop buying my family gifts, but every year I get a message to expect a package in the mail. I’ve described how this...

Dear Eric: After 38 years of military and Department of Defense service, I retired and moved to my current home eight years ago (in a town I've never lived in...

Dear Eric: A friend is planning his second marriage. It will be his fiancée’s third. Both are in their mid-to-late 60s, have owned their single-family homes for many years, and have reasonably...

Dear Eric: We all showed up when they played at No Kings Day. I thought I fulfilled my obligation, but no. She continues to ask us to come to more...

Dear Eric: Not sure if I should say something to him or just let it be and try not to let it bother me. My wife indicated she’s tired of...