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: They asked for leftovers

Dear Eric: What do you think about a person that asks to come to your house for dinner, then asks for leftovers to take home? I was taken aback by...
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 feel policed and judged

Dear Eric: My husband and I enjoy marijuana now that it has been legalized in our state. Lately, when our adult child has been over to visit and we step...
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: Counseling is an option

Dear Eric: My significant other and I have been together 10 years now. Lately, since he reconnected with childhood friends, we stopped doing things together. We stopped doing things as...
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: He says no automatically

Dear Eric: I've been married for 37 years to a man who is everything most people dream of in a spouse except one. He automatically says “no” or disagrees with...
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: Am I being paranoid?

Dear Eric: I have friends who have Alexa in their homes, and I understand that Alexa is a valuable tool when used as indicated. I also understand that it “listens”...
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 no desire to see her again

Dear Eric: My husband’s brother was a nice guy, albeit boring. His wife is one of the nastiest people I’ve ever met. She was verbally abusive to her husband, screaming...