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Asking Eric: Goddaughter’s expensive wedding dress causes huge family rift

I told my goddaughter I would contribute $500 to the wedding dress. She picked out a dress without consulting me that cost ...

Asking Eric: How do I evict the person living rent-free in my head?

Dear Eric: I’m living with my mother, who has dementia, and am her main caregiver. My brother only contacts me just before ...

Asking Eric: How do I stop thinking of her?

Dear Eric: I had a starter marriage many years ago that only lasted a couple of years. We got married too young and I quickly ...

Asking Eric: I am terrified to see how I behaved

Three years ago, I invited my 24-year-old son to stay with me in my one-bedroom condo while he saved for a place of his own. During that time, I struggled with alcohol and then needed ...

Best of Asking Eric: I’m 64 and just discovered my 3 kids aren’t my biological children

In a recent Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who just found out their children are not their biological ...

Asking Eric: I know my toxic brother, the golden child, is going to come after me at this party

Dear Eric: My sister Olivia died unexpectedly about a year ago. I received the call. I in turn called my brother and other ...

Asking Eric: How do I fairly divide a trust fund for my children?

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure how to be fair and equal when gifting money ...

Asking Eric: It’s his mistake. Why should I pay a ‘discounted’ price for him to fix it?

Dear Eric: I just can’t come to grips with the new etiquette where you send a direct question or comment to someone (texts ...

Asking Eric: My important texts deserve more than your cool emoji

Dear Eric: I just can’t come to grips with the new etiquette where you send a direct question or comment to someone (texts ...