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 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: 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: My neighbors and clerks in our local grocery store know I hang out with “Patty.” Sometimes Patty and I shop together. She’s very friendly and gives each cashier and bagger a hug.

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.

Dear Eric: Why did they ask for my input and then they don’t respond for hours or days. I am just curious if I should not even text these friends and family instead pick up the phone and call ...

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.

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.

You’re a doer. (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.) ...