Advice Asking Eric: My family didn’t step up when I was laid off, but now want vacation invites Published: May. 13, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Advice Asking Eric: Everyone in husband’s family has hurt each other, but I want them to meet our new baby Published: Jun. 02, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

DEAR ERIC: My son will soon be turning 13, as will my niece. They were born a week apart. I usually host a family pool party for my son’s birthday, but my brother and his wife do not arrange a ...

Dear Eric: Recently, it was “assumed” by my husband’s family that we would host a gathering for some out-of-town relatives. We have a better house for entertaining. Everyone brought a side ...

Dear Eric: My own sister lives in Florida. When I emailed her (and our brothers) about this event, she responded immediately that, since it is Labor Day weekend, she wouldn’t be attending as … ...

Dear Eric: I have been married nearly 35 years. We and my husband’s family all live a few blocks from each other. My husband’s father passed away a year ago.

Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram @oureric and sign up for his weekly newsletter at rericthomas.com.

Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram and sign up for his weekly newsletter at rericthomas.com.

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