Asking Eric: Bride wants to cut sister-in-law from wedding guest list

She consistently refuses to engage with me socially, going no further than a brief “hi.” There has been no conflict; she ...
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Asking Eric: How do we downsize and deal with family heirlooms?

We have accumulated art, antiques, furnishings, some of which may have significant value, others not much at all.

Asking Eric: I’m done with my brother-in-law after his outburst at a holiday gathering

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is upset that their brother-in-law rudely criticized ...

Asking Eric: I want to ban the best man’s wife from my wedding

Dear Eric: My husband and I have lived in our very spacious, comfortable, lovely home for many years. I am in my 80s. My ...

Asking Eric: I don’t want my late father’s best friend in my life, but I don’t want to hurt him

DEAR ERIC: I’m not sure what to do about my deceased father’s best friend. My father’s friend is currently 86 years old. I ...

Asking Eric: My boyfriend still keeps in touch with his ex-wife’s family

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is uncomfortable that their boyfriend still hangs out ...

Asking Eric: Friendship with father’s best friend becomes a burden

A woman seeks advice on how to distance herself from her late father’s difficult, self‑absorbed best friend, whom she no ...

Asking Eric: Is there a polite way to tell dance instructor we’d like our lessons kicked up another notch?

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