Dear Eric: It’s overwhelming to me, and I want to distance myself, but it makes me feel guilty because I am indebted to Jane’s parents for their lifelong kindness to me. Jane’s extended ...

Do I say anything to Friend One? Should I assume that she’s angry about my political views? Should I just ignore the whole situation and pretend I don’t care?

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure how to help their longtime friend who is suffering from a mental illness.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who wants to visit his neighbor's house to catch up, but gets the sense they're nervous about introducing their partner.

Dear Abby: I just found out my best friend doesn’t trust me with her husband Plus: My mother-in-law keeps touching me without my consent ...

She goes back and forth into my yard to smoke and vape and doesn’t acknowledge me except to argue that she’s not a slave and can’t wait to leave.

DEAR ERIC: I’m lucky enough to have parents in their 80s in pretty good health and who are celebrating their 60th anniversary next month. The issue is that they want to celebrate it on my birthday.

Dear Eric: When my husband and I disagree, the fight often comes down to him saying, “You just look for reasons to be mad at me.” It is so demeaning to 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.

Ask us your most burning questions about homelessness in the Portland area, and our homelessness and mental health reporter might do a story to answer them.

Kangana Ranaut once revealed plans to quit the film industry, admitted 'I don't want to be in Bollywood all my life' – Here's what she has to say now ...

Advice Asking Eric: How can I treat my friends to activities without revealing my change of fortune? Published: Jun. 17, 2025, 2:00 p.m.