Asking Eric: I paid the bill at a family dinner and feel like I was used
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who picked up the tab for a family dinner after no one else ...
Asking Eric: Long-term friendship seems to be fading. ‘I thought we were like family’
I feel like she is just not there with me anymore. She has gotten rid of other friends in the past and complained about other ...
Asking Eric: Is couple using expensive gifts to win more quality time with son’s family? It may not work
Dear Grandma: It’s worth considering your son’s acknowledgement as a blanket thanks from the whole family. Sure, the right thing for your daughter-in-law (and the kids) to do, is to also make sure you ...
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Asking Eric: Nephew didn’t offer to pay for dinner. I feel used.
Host: A great idea, if they have the capacity. And a nice way to put their own stamp on family tradition. (Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia ...
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Asking Eric: I have a way to ensure my elderly dad’s care – and preserve my siblings’ relationships
This saves a lot of strife. Dear Eric: My niece contacted me and said she was coming to a college reunion near me. She wondered if she and her family could stay at my home during the weekend.
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Asking Eric: Niece’s visit tests generosity
And a nice way to put their own stamp on family tradition. (Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram and sign up ...