In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who has many disagreements with their spouse and doesn't see any progress.

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Dear Eric: Five years ago, on Mother’s Day, my adult son suddenly cut me out of his life. He told me he no longer wanted contact because he didn’t like the way he was raised and considered me ...

Advice Asking Eric: I want to respect son’s wish to never see me, but there are some things he needs to know Published: Jun. 30, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Dear Eric: The letter from “Burning Questions, Not Hillsides”, who was trying to keep a friend from smoking in their backyard, reminded me of a little decorative plaque I made and used to ...

Advice Asking Eric: My husband thinks it’s fine that he goes days without showering or changing underwear Published: Jun. 29, 2025, 7:07 a.m.

Advice Asking Eric: Husband’s hygiene causes big stink in marriage Published: Jun. 29, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

DEAR ERIC: This is not an earth-shattering question, yet I’d appreciate an opinion. We call our firstborn son by his middle name because his first is the same as his father’s middle, who also ...

Advice Asking Eric: A few of my friends sent nothing to my daughter when she got married ... not even a card! Published: Jun. 28, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Life & Culture Asking Eric: Will husband’s family’s odd naming tradition end up confusing our young son? Published: Jun. 28, 2025, 12:04 a.m.

DEAR ERIC: While our friends were away for a year, I responded to their request to mow and trim their lawn until their home was sold. It never sold and I mowed the lawn for a year.