I have a friend that I generally enjoy spending time with, however she feels the need to constantly put into the conversation ...

Dear Eric: I’m 35 years old with a dad who is 67. We talk frequently about business, sports and politics. We talk just by ...

My gut tells me to call these friends and give them a piece of my mind. I’d rather they skip his eventual funeral and just ...

DEAR EITHER: To quote the song from the musical “Sunday in the Park with George,” move on. The biggest clue, for me, is in ...

My husband and his ex-wife have 50/50 custody of their 15-year-old son. I despise this child. He is completely useless, rude, ...

I’m 35 years old with a dad who is 67. We talk frequently about business, sports and politics. We talk just by ourselves and as a group with my wife and mother. The issue is that my dad asks me ...

With regard to politeness, you don’t need to bend over backward to preserve a stranger’s feelings (or even a friend’s). The ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is concerned about their son-in-law's alcoholism and ...

Dear Eric: Our son, who is in college, began losing his hair in high school. It could be genetic, but this does not run in the family. Although he is skinny, he eats terribly. He fills up on junk food ...

Dear Teetotalling: There are a couple of options. First, you can talk to these friends – or any other guests – in advance and ...