R. Eric Thomas
Bestselling author R. Eric Thomas brings his signature wit and warmth to “Asking Eric,” an advice column tackling life’s quandaries. Drawing on his stint as Slate’s “Dear Prudence,” Thomas dishes out insightful, humorous guidance for navigating relationships, work, and everything in between.
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Asking Eric: Friend group sides with suspicious HOA president against whistleblower
"My questioning of HOA bylaws and procedures has caused a rift in our core group and now certain friends have shunned me."

Asking Eric: Friend’s ADHD diagnosis causes conflict
"What can I do to be better at this? Can you suggest any resources that might help me understand?"

Asking Eric: Grieving son’s new girlfriend clashes with house rules
"We are non-smokers and so is my son, but Leslie smokes and that has been a great point of contention."

Asking Eric: Sisters are estranged but one wants closure
"Our beloved sister passed this year. I called to inform her; she grunted and hung up. It is so hurtful."

Asking Eric: Life-long friends stop sharing life’s trials
"I know I can’t feel guilty about what I didn’t know about, but I feel like I needed support and still do as I mourn."

Asking Eric: Sexism mars networking opportunities
"The chamber of commerce is mostly older men, and I'm a woman in my 30s."

Asking Eric: Wife wants out of marriage, but husband is sick
"We recently found out that my husband has been on the spectrum with Asperger‘s."

Asking Eric: Old friend has ghosted, should she still get a birthday party invite?
"In the last three years, it has been nearly impossible to see her."

Asking Eric: Father’s kitchen habits make daughter ill
"I offer to take over the kitchen duties, but neither seems to let go of handling things in the kitchen."

Asking Eric: Siblings completely disengaged from mom’s care
"I’m feeling used and abused, and they can’t even do what I ask of them when I need it."