R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: Over the last 10 years, the father of my grandchildren has been a severe alcoholic. Two years ago, my daughter left him. After he had been living on...

Dear Eric: Is there any way to approach them without raising their ire at me? It's difficult for me to even look at it (can't avoid it, it's a front...

Dear Eric: I have a friend who is a great person. He told me about some experiences that made me extremely worried for his safety. He left town a few...

Dear Eric: This friend was like a sister to me, and I was crushed with her ghosting and punishment of me and my family who also loved her. I sought...

You need to be able to trust the person that you’re with, writes R. Eric Thomas. When broken, trust can be restored, but it takes intention, amends and change –...

Dear Eric: My husband of more than 20 years gives me slipper socks with grippy soles. I hate them! We live in a hot climate, so I have little use...

Dear Eric: My husband of 15 years suddenly tells me he fathered a daughter outside of our marriage. She is 5 years old.

Dear Eric: I have been recently looking over my canceled checks and realizing how many are the result of personal requests from friends and family to support runs, walks, book...

Dear Eric: Nearly three years ago, I let my sister know my husband had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. For reasons I don't understand, she cut off contact with us other...

Dear Eric: My husband has dementia; it’s getting worse by the month. I am the caregiver. Our daughter calls on her way home from work. Our son calls several times...