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Asking Eric: Friends say they ‘want to keep in touch,’ but then I get nonsense like this
Dear Eric: I have two casual friends who long ago moved to different parts of the country, but who have sent me messages ...
Asking Eric: It’s not in my nature to ghost but, boy, is she boring
There is no crime in being a “goody two-shoes” and yet her behavior has you apologizing. She likely has some old resentment ...
Asking Eric: Neither child will apologize
I have three adult children. About three years ago there was an issue, and my oldest, Doug, and middle, Linda, disrespected ...
Asking Eric: Grieving a lost pet, owner fears being unfair to new pet
Letter writer got another dog within months of the death of their beloved dog but now realizes that was a “big mistake.” ...
Asking Eric: Is it too much to ask my feuding children to cool it for the holidays?
"I’m not asking for them to kiss and make up. I’m just saying, 'Be cordial, be humane to other people in our house.'" ...
Asking Eric: I’ve received a large inheritance and want to gift my friends big money
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who wants to gift their friends money without them feeling ...
Asking Eric: They reported me to child services. Should I report their situation as well?
Dear Eric: My fiancé and I had to move into his parents’ home due to the crippling economy. My problem lies with his father.
Asking Eric: Couple needs to discuss if living with his parents is good for their young child
You, your fiancé, and whomever else is in the house need to have a frank conversation about the tensions in the house and how ...