Asking Eric: Son makes no time for his widowed mother

I became a widow two years ago after a long and happy marriage. I have one surviving son who is married and lives about 80 miles away in another state. I rarely see my son, when I do see him, it is ...

Asking Eric: Our music group welcomes everyone, but maybe not this woman who can’t play

Dear Eric: We play music with a group of friends on a regular basis. It is an informal, open group in a public space and ...
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Asking Eric: Informal music group marred by tone-deaf participant

Dear Eric: We play music with a group of friends on a regular basis. It is an informal, open group in a public space and ...

Asking Eric: Man says friend who holds up his religion as his ‘badge of honor’ needs a ‘chill pill’

Nobody would call me the most religious guy on the planet, but the center aisle in the church would not open up and swallow ...

Asking Eric: My not-very-religious friend still wants me to keep up with his holidays

Dear Eric: I’m an African American man in my late 60s. Nobody would call me the most religious guy on the planet, but the ...

Asking Eric: How do I politely decline party leftovers?

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure how to kindly decline taking home leftovers ...

Asking Eric: I hosted a dinner party but ended up feeling rejected

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who hosted a dinner party but was rejected in their attempt ...

Asking Eric: I know your bouquet of flowers is a nice gesture, but please stop bringing them

Dear Eric: My husband and I have enjoyed hosting parties in our home for years. There are some guests that like to bring a ...