Acknowledging her efforts keeps her feelings from getting hurt, and being honest about what you can and can’t offer right now ...

"Mentally and emotionally, I am still very burned out and I don’t have the emotional energy to restore a complicated ...

She understands that the woman is reaching out, but doesn't have the energy to deal with this complicated relationship.

DEAR ERIC: My kiddo is hardworking, makes friends everywhere and is working on her third advanced degree. She is also working ...

She tells me he is a lot like me, and that makes me furious. She says it makes him sad to know I don’t love him. She and I ...

Dear Eric: My daughter got married a year ago and decided to have a wedding with immediate family members only due to the ...

DEAR ERIC: My daughter got married a year ago and decided to have a wedding with immediate family members only due to the ...

So, it’s not a good idea for you to sit down and talk with him. It doesn’t sound like you want to build a relationship with ...

From handling delicate family dynamics to the right way to give (and receive) compliments, Asking Eric offers clear, ...

Some of my friends sent them a gift, knowing why they were not invited but three of my close friends didn’t send anything ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is tired of their son sharing his birthday with his ...

Dear Eric: My son will soon be turning 13, as will my niece. They were born a week apart. I usually host a family pool party ...