A thoughtful approach to handling well-intentioned gift-givers while helping those in need during the holiday season.

How does one politely suggest to an in-law’s relative that we don’t need to exchange Christmas gifts? My significant other and I are at the stage in life where we really do ...

We would love for him to visit but not with any new friend. How can we tell him without hurting his feelings and damaging our ...

Over the past couple of months, I feel somewhat left out because of a couple of events I wasn’t included in. But what I’m ...

Dear Eric: Christmas is overwhelming for me. I don’t enjoy shopping and never have. I don’t like giving gifts just for the ...

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Dear Eric: For the past two years, dear friends have sent me and my spouse a gourmet food gift for Christmas. It is something ...

DEAR ERIC: I have a good friend whose memory seems to me to be slipping. She laughs it off, saying she has so much going on ...

Dear Generation: Shout it from the rooftops: it’s OK for traditions to change! I love this. And kudos to your parents for ...