In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is disappointed that new 'friends' keep disappearing on ...

My boyfriend mentioned this to the friend, who refuses to apologize for his behavior. He says it’s the restaurant’s fault for having bad food. Am I crazy ... is spoiled or not what you ordered ...

When I told them how this made me feel, they assured me we were indeed friends and said I was being “too sensitive.” I value these friends. Because they are roommates, I can’t avoid them. For the most ...

The coffee shop, the office, maybe a meeting outside of the office, then dinner with a friend ... they all close at 8 out here in the suburbs. HIKERGALNH128 I’m not afraid to go out and get ...

Generally, I would contribute a small amount, but the charity she named has a poor reputation among a great number of my friends ... But it is not necessary to tell her, or even to extract ...

Be kind but firm; let her know you value her, but you simply can’t meet all her emotional needs. Encourage her to explore new ...

I know getting out of social plans can be hard for kids, so I've told mine they can use me; no questions asked.

Dear Eric: I am very allergic to dogs. I also have been bitten numerous times throughout my life so I am quite wary of dogs. Consequently, I am not fond of dogs.

Do not worry, you will remain anonymous! I play a sport, and I love it – it is more than just a hobby to me. My best friend plays the ... mine aren’t. I am sick of being second best at ...

We laughing and Joaning over here. Keep it pushing.” I cannot tell you all how much stuff I hear and do NOT say. So, I am not going to say much here either. But, in the midst of Kanye’s ...

At school, I’m the type of person who knows everyone but doesn’t really have any close friends or a concrete ... you’re a lovely person, but I am not interested in expanding our relationship ...

An old friend stopped by and purchased a ... to purchase something merely as a favor if you would not otherwise do so. In that case, I am happier to sell it to a stranger.” ...