Asking Eric: Sibling’s messy home raises alarms for family By R. Eric Thomas October 29, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I’m the oldest of three. My middle sibling has routinely been to the...
Asking Eric: Sister ponders sharing family secrets By R. Eric Thomas October 28, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I have two brothers with storied pasts from 60 years ago. My older...
Asking Eric: Friend’s bossy behavior to boyfriend causes concerns By R. Eric Thomas October 27, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I have been friends with a woman for about 12 years. We have...
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....
Asking Eric: Daily life has become unpleasant By R. Eric Thomas August 18, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: My spouse is generally negative and critical toward me, which is wearing on...
Asking Eric: I’m sick of him schmoozing By R. Eric Thomas August 17, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I’ve recently started a new relationship with a man who has a very...
Asking Eric: If it’s his idea, every penny is worth spending By R. Eric Thomas August 16, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: We decided to remodel our ’80s kitchen. The process has caused some huge...
Asking Eric: Husband ran off with a recently widowed ‘friend’ By R. Eric Thomas August 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: My husband of more than 40 years left a note for me to...
Asking Eric: Is she too young for me? By R. Eric Thomas August 14, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: Recently I was dumped by my fiancée after dating for two years (no...
Asking Eric: Do I have to be friends with my friend’s other friends? By R. Eric Thomas August 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Friend: Friendship doesn’t always translate so there’s nothing wrong with acknowledging that you don’t...
Asking Eric: I have decided to no longer send gifts By R. Eric Thomas August 12, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: I have a niece and nephew, both now in their 30’s. My middle...
Asking Eric: How do I proceed with this? By R. Eric Thomas August 11, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. Dear Eric: A DNA test has revealed that we have half-siblings, whom we met last...