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.

Asking Eric: I don’t want my husband to lose his friend, but his wife’s behavior scares me Published: Mar. 30, 2025, 12:04 a.m. Minutes later, here came her son, drunk, with a bag full of pot ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who doesn't want their brother to stay at their home when he's in town for doctor appointments. Skip to Article.

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.

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.

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 ...