Asking Eric: College age son is balding; I know his junk food diet is to blame, but he won’t listen

We know that he is unhappy with how he looks. My husband has tried to talk to him gently about speaking with his doctor ...

Asking Eric: How much pressure should we put on our college-aged son to change diet made up of junk food?

He's said he's not happy with how he looks, and the fact that he's losing his hair. But how much can you really influence the eating habits of someone older than 18?

Asking Eric: Cheating ex returns and asks for a second chance

DEAR EITHER: To quote the song from the musical “Sunday in the Park with George,” move on. The biggest clue, for me, is in ...

Asking Eric: Son-in-law’s alcoholism has caused a family crisis

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is concerned about their son-in-law's alcoholism and ...

Asking Eric: How do I tell an extrovert to listen more?

Dear Talked Out: Try setting up group agreements for conversation, like a conversation prompt that each person gets to answer ...

Asking Eric: Do I forgive and take her back?

I was married for several years to a woman who unbeknownst to me cheated. Frankly, we probably shouldn’t have been married in ...

Asking Eric: Husband thinks mother is perfect; wife thinks she’s a bully

Dear Eric: The letter writer “Feeling Guilty” wrote about being financially strapped after cancer treatments and unable to ...

Asking Eric: We’re tired of uninvited guests attending our parties

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a couple who doesn't want to host gatherings anymore due to ...

Asking Eric: Yes, you’re wealthy; yes, you’re paying me, but I can’t always be at your beck and call

Dear Eric: I’m 65 and have been retired for the past two years. To stay active, I went to work as a personal driver for a ...