Dear Eric: The question from “Confused Son” about his 80-something dad and stepmom’s new hesitation to accepting invitations ...

Dear Eric: A few months ago, I discovered I was not invited to my niece’s wedding this summer. She is the daughter of my only ...

I am heartbroken. I question everything about what I thought our relationship was given how unkind this decision was.

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

Dear Eric: Several years ago, my husband and I befriended a young man struggling in the arts. We gave him use of our guest ...

Dear Friend: Your friend was grieving, and you ghosted her.

I feel like she is just not there with me anymore. She has gotten rid of other friends in the past and complained about other ...

Dear Eric: Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best ...

I am struggling with a friend issue. We were roommates in the ’70s and have been friends ever since. She is 74 and I am 73.

She wishes her daughter-in-law thanked her for gifts and that her son’s family didn’t spend so much more time with his ...

I sent her an email which was meant to be compassionate and heartfelt and now she’s even catastrophizing my telling her all ...

Dear Eric: I am very allergic to dogs. I also have been bitten numerous times throughout my life so I am quite wary of dogs.