Asking Eric: After a rift and a breakdown, sister-in-law wants to rebuild relationship ‘I am cordial toward her, but I do not make an effort beyond being polite and kind.’ ...

Life & Culture Asking Eric: Shouldn’t a polite, loving husband walk beside his wife? Published: Jul. 02, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a question about their child using their middle name in place of their first name.

Advice Asking Eric: Couple’s walking spat has escalated into a serious rift in their marriage Published: Jul. 02, 2025, 7:30 a.m.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone whose dog made a mess while staying at their sister-in-law's house.

DEAR ERIC: This is not an earth-shattering question, yet I’d appreciate an opinion. We call our firstborn son by his middle name because his first is the same as his father’s middle, who also ...

Life & Culture Asking Eric: How would neighbors know you wanted pool time in return for lawn care unless you told them? Published: Jun. 27, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

Advice Asking Eric: I feel pressured to repair rift with jealous sister-in-law Published: Jul. 03, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Dear Eric: I am a 55-year-old single female. I often get asked out on dates with men that I am not interested in. I recently met a man, and we have been going on great dates. I really enjoyed ...

Advice Asking Eric: Sometimes, you want someone to compliment you on your weight loss Published: Jul. 03, 2025, 6:00 a.m.

Advice Asking Eric: Woman doesn’t want to rekindle relationship with sister-in-law, regardless of what others says Published: Jul. 03, 2025, 7:00 a.m.