Latest from R. Eric Thomas

Asking Eric: Mother repeatedly says she loves grandchild more than her kids

Siblings hurt by their mom constantly saying she loves her new grandkid more than her kids.

December 3, 2024

Asking Eric: I don’t want to be friends with an ex anymore

Can the letter writer end a friendship with an ex who has no other friends?

December 2, 2024

Asking Eric: I can’t enjoy my deck because of my neighbors’ pot smoking

How will their pot-smoking neighbors react if they complain about the smell?

December 1, 2024

Asking Eric: I found my husband ‘streaming cheating’ on me

Husband finished a season of a show alone he was originally watching with his spouse.

November 30, 2024

Asking Eric: Friend doesn’t want to manage my disabled son’s finances when I’m gone

Parent worries about who will manage their disabled son’s finances after they’re gone.

November 29, 2024

Asking Eric: My renter is refusing to pay utilities she says she didn’t use

A renter was away all summer, so she doesn’t think she owes her landlord any money for utilities.

November 28, 2024

Asking Eric: A week after my partner’s death, I learned about his affairs

Should the letter writer bring up late partner’s recently revealed affairs when discussing their grief?

November 27, 2024

Asking Eric: My late husband’s estranged sister texts me too much

Late husband was estranged from his sister. After his death, she won’t stop texting the letter writer.

November 26, 2024

Asking Eric: I was horrible to my husband after his accident. Will he forgive me?

Husband hasn’t been able to forgive the letter writer’s “atrocious behavior” during his recovery from a life-changing car accident.

November 25, 2024

Asking Eric: Estate theft divides siblings, but one brother wants to reconcile

Husband wants to maintain a relationship with his brother – even though he stole from their parents’ estate.

November 24, 2024