R. Eric Thomas

Bestselling author R. Eric Thomas brings his signature wit and warmth to 鈥淎sking Eric,鈥� an advice column tackling life鈥檚 quandaries. Drawing on his stint as Slate鈥檚鈥淒ear Prudence,鈥� Thomas dishes out insightful, humorous guidance for navigating relationships, work, and everything in between.

Asking Eric: Filmmaker may be scamming friends

July 16, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: We have a friend who fancies himself a filmmaker and has made several no-budget films. We have helped him out as performers and crew, and my husband, a...

Asking Eric: Step-grandmother neglected by grandkids

July 15, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: My grandchildren are 23 and 18. I married their grandfather before they were born. I always felt like they were my grandchildren and not step-grandchildren. They have lived...

Asking Eric: Persistent cough causes social anxiety

July 14, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas answers his readers' questions in this July 14, 2024 edition of Asking Eric.

Asking Eric: Friend fears pilot抖阴ap lifestyle will lead to divorce

July 13, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas answers his readers' questions in this July 13, 2024 edition of Asking Eric.

Asking Eric: Son is underwater helping parents with rent

July 12, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas answers his readers' questions in this July 12, 2024 edition of Asking Eric.

Asking Eric: Husband quit but wife keeps drinking heavily

July 11, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas answers his readers' questions in this July 11, 2024 edition of Asking Eric.

Asking Eric: Former friend can鈥檛 shake ghosting guilt

July 10, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas answers his readers' questions in this July 10, 2024 edition of Asking Eric.

Asking Eric: Boss won鈥檛 stop bringing up age

July 9, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas answers his readers' questions in this July 9, 2024 edition of Asking Eric.

Asking Eric: Aunt banished to the cousins table at wedding

July 8, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: About five years ago, my sister's son was married. When we arrived at the wedding, the bride and groom had set up three special tables. One was for...

Asking Eric: Husband鈥檚 road rage is ruining marriage

July 7, 2024 at 4:30 a.m.

Dear Eric: My husband came from a highly dysfunctional family, which has contributed to his anger issues. I, also, came from a dysfunctional family, but I try to be the...

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