In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who wants to ease their mother's emotional pain after their ...

"I feel like his personal slave. I can’t drive anymore, so he shops daily, but I handle all cooking and laundry due to his workouts and pickleball." ...

Dear Eric: I’m a 47-year-old guy who has been with my wife, who is 44, for 12 years. Six years ago, we made the decision to uproot ourselves from city life and buy acreage. We had long discussions ...

Dear Eric: I’m a 47-year-old guy who has been with my wife, 44, for 12 years. Six years ago, we made the decision to uproot ourselves from city life and buy an acreage. We had long discussions about ...

Dear Eric: My cat died in 2013. Everyone said I treated him like a child. He got so sick, so suddenly, it freaked me out so badly. Related Articles Asking Eric: It’s my decision not to wear hearing ...

Dear Eric: My husband and I have been married for 15 years. He has children from his first wife, as I have boys from my first marriage. Asking Eric: It’s my decision not to wear hearing aids, and I ...

I may be overreacting. 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 me talking about it so I’m definitely not going to ...

Dear Eric: My late mother made a special Christmas cookie that required tedious decorating, considering each person’s personal preference for toppings, and giving them as gifts to family and friends.

Dear Eric: I have a friend I’ve known for four years. We are in a group of women who get together on a regular basis for outings. We all live in a 55+ community and have moved here from different ...

Dear Eric: I am the oldest of four sisters. Let’s call the others Bea, Claire and Dina. Asking Eric: The cost is outrageous. Why must I go to the reunion? Asking Eric: I would like to ask strangers ...

Dear Eric: My boyfriend and I have been together for more than 15 years. He has children and grandchildren. One child is a divorced, single parent with two teenage kids and one younger. My boyfriend ...