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Asking Eric: Woman takes over conversations with long-winded stories and her friends have had it
DEAR ERIC: I am writing for advice concerning a 20-year-old problem. I am one of six friends who gather each summer. We are ...
Asking Eric: Don’t feed wild animals near your home
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a reader's advice about feeding wild animals in their backyard.
Asking Eric: I feel ghosted by friends and family
Why did they ask for my input and then they don’t respond for hours or days. I am just curious if I should not even text ...
Asking Eric: How do I tell my friend her dog is not welcome in my pool?
A friend’s dog could easily damage their inground pool, but the letter writer is scared to declare no dogs in the pool.
Asking Eric: I don’t want my friend’s dog swimming in my pool
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure how to tell their friend they don't want ...
Asking Eric: After spewing hateful comments about our sister, brother invites himself to family party
Recently, my three nieces and I planned an “aunties” visit. Before their arrival, my brother texted me with thanks for ...
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Asking Eric: Friend who won’t stop talking is ruining our annual reunions
One person consistently and completely takes over group conversations with long-winded stories that focus on her life and people we don’t know.
Asking Eric: Friend group starting to fall apart because one person won’t stop running their mouth
Dear Eric: I am writing for advice concerning a 20-year-old problem. I am one of six friends who gather each summer. We are ...