R. Eric Thomas

Dear Eric: My father recently passed after a long battle with dementia. My 45-year-old son who was close to my father is an alcoholic. He was sober for almost two...

Dear Eric: My grandparents spend the winter in Florida every year, traveling down from Michigan. They are very determined to drive themselves I think because it gives them a sense...

Dear Eric: I'm a 70-year-old husband in relatively good health married to a wonderful 64-year-old wife, mother and grandmother to our grandchildren.

Dear Eric: I have lived in the same apartment complex for about 10 years. Years ago, the elderly couple next door started to leave me gift bags of items such...

Dear Eric: I’ve never asked for help with meal prep but we’ve just sort of fallen into this routine. While I always express my gratitude, what I haven’t said is...

Dear Eric: Twenty years ago, I found myself a part of a group that initially started as a gym buddy group. I was brought inside the circle by the "leader",...

Dear Eric: My son has been married for 19 years. He has three children. In the beginning stage of his relationship with his spouse, I noticed that she only wanted...

Dear Eric: My father passed away recently, and I have been dealing with his wife for the funeral arrangements and as the executor of his estate. I do not like...

Dear Eric: My wife and I are financing our granddaughter’s college education. She has spent the last two years enjoying the social life at her sorority and traveling to vacation...

Dear Eric: With wedding season coming up, please settle a long-time debate between my husband and myself. I'm OK with giving more money to close family and friends, people we...