In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is exhausted by their mother's nonstop nitpicking.

Dear Eric: My mother has been horribly critical of everyone all my life, including myself. I’m 50, and am constantly being ...

Dear Eric: Valentine’s Day is approaching and members of my family and friends send me “Happy Valentine’s Day” texts, knowing ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who doesn't want to receive 'Happy Valentine's Day' ...

Dear Stuck: There’s just no pleasing some people. Especially when their worldview is perpetually tinted grey, and an ...

Dear Eric: Valentine’s Day is approaching and members of my family and friends send me “Happy Valentine’s Day” texts, knowing ...

My sister and I have said that it’s sometimes kinder to just keep your mouth shut if all you have to offer is useless and ...

Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram ...

DEAR ERIC: Valentine’s Day is approaching and members of my family and friends send me “Happy Valentine’s Day” texts, knowing ...

"Valentine’s Day is approaching and members of my family and friends send me 'Happy Valentine’s Day' texts, knowing that I am ...

Dear Eric: Valentine’s Day is approaching and members of my family and friends send me “Happy Valentine’s Day” texts, knowing ...

"I dread the day she becomes dependent on me, the only family in the area, to take her shopping and on errands and for any ...