R. Eric Thomas

R. Eric Thomas

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R. Eric Thomas, a playwright, screenwriter, best-selling author and a former columnist for Elle.com and Slate.com, will be writing a new syndicated column for the Chicago Tribune called "Asking Eric," which will replace Amy Dickinson's "Ask Amy" column. (Kap2ure Photography)

Asking Eric: I frequently feel unheard

Dear Eric: I am 72 and a father of five. Over time, my relationship with my wife has become very difficult. She is loudly critical, demanding and nagging, holding back...
R. Eric Thomas, a playwright, screenwriter, best-selling author and a former columnist for Elle.com and Slate.com, will be writing a new syndicated column for the Chicago Tribune called "Asking Eric," which will replace Amy Dickinson's "Ask Amy" column. (Kap2ure Photography)

Asking Eric: We worry where she is

Dear Eric: My 23-year-old stepdaughter moved in with us four years ago. She leaves for days on end and doesn’t let her dad know where she is. We both worry....
R. Eric Thomas, a playwright, screenwriter, best-selling author and a former columnist for Elle.com and Slate.com, will be writing a new syndicated column for the Chicago Tribune called "Asking Eric," which will replace Amy Dickinson's "Ask Amy" column. (Kap2ure Photography)

Asking Eric: Unwanted advice about my daughter

Dear Eric: My 15-year-old daughter has a host of diagnoses that my husband and I are trying to navigate. We are receiving service and advice from a psychiatrist, a therapist,...
R. Eric Thomas, a playwright, screenwriter, best-selling author and a former columnist for Elle.com and Slate.com, will be writing a new syndicated column for the Chicago Tribune called "Asking Eric," which will replace Amy Dickinson's "Ask Amy" column. (Kap2ure Photography)

Asking Eric: I have to defend public schools

Dear Eric: My sister can’t get past the fact that we’re sending our kids to a local public school instead of to the charter school that she sends her kids...
R. Eric Thomas, a playwright, screenwriter, best-selling author and a former columnist for Elle.com and Slate.com, will be writing a new syndicated column for the Chicago Tribune called "Asking Eric," which will replace Amy Dickinson's "Ask Amy" column. (Kap2ure Photography)

Asking Eric: How do I stay engaged

Dear Eric: I guess I’m tired of reading all the problems people have with their marriages or children or coworkers. Here’s my problem: none. How do I stay engaged, feel...