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Dear Eric: I recently took a vacation with my mother-in-law, and we had a miserable time. It’s causing a rift in our relationship. Related Articles Asking Eric: He’s using our mom as a ...

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Dear Eric: I am the oldest of three siblings, all in our 50s. I am very close to my middle brother. Both of us have spouses and young adult children. Related Articles Asking Eric: My mother has an ...

Dear Eric: I grew up with family members who made it their mission to tell everybody else how to live their life. Because of this contempt for people who have that insatiable need to control ...

Dear Eric: My wife’s brother and his wife recently left on a six-week overseas trip, leaving their 14-year-old son at home with his grandfather, who speaks very little English. They didn’t ...

Dear Eric: My wife’s brother “Sid” and his wife recently left on a six-week overseas trip, leaving their 14-year-old son, “Bobby,” at home with his grandfather, who speaks very little ...

DEAR ERIC: I had a relationship with a man for eight years, during a turbulent time in my life. We broke up five years ago. He has cut all contact with me. However, he still talks to my mother.

I’m part of a group that meets up on a regular basis to engage in a hobby. These gatherings have been a great refuge for me. We have enjoyable, interesting conversations and a great rapport. One ...

Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram and sign up for his weekly newsletter at rericthomas.com.

DEAR ERIC: I recently took a vacation with my mother-in-law, and we had a miserable time. It’s causing a rift in our relationship. I’ve been with my husband for four years now, and in ...

DEAR ERIC: I have a LOT of food allergies and sensitivities that include items that do not have to be claimed as allergens per the CDC/FDA on ingredients lists. One of the most frustrating things ...