Asking Eric: ‘Revolting’ smell from neighbor’s apartment, but I don’t want to be labeled a ‘Karen’ Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474 ...

DEAR ERIC: I have remained close with my college roommate, Chris, for 45 years. Life has not been easy for her due to various health issues which I believe all stem from her unhealthy eating habits.

Asking Eric: I don’t love my mom. That doesn’t make me a sociopath. A few months ago, her daughter got engaged, and when my friend shared this news, she said that of course I would be invited.

Advice; Asking Eric: With one daughter gone, I don’t know what to say when someone asks how many children I have. Published: ; Mar. 16, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

DEAR ERIC: I’m not close to my 88-year-old mother. For all of my life we have not gotten along. I never fit into her “mold” for me.

He doesn’t know what I make now; I know his salary because it’s public information. Our child is headed for college this fall. We agreed in the divorce that all of our kid’s expenses would ...

Dear Eric: I am a 55-year-old single female. I often get asked out on dates with men that I am not interested in. I recently met a man, and we have been going on great dates.