My mother had a yearly tradition of giving all the children $50. After her death, I continued this tradition, which has ...

I’ve asked her repeatedly to stop buying my family gifts, but every year I get a message to expect a package in the mail.

The tradition really is in honor of my mother, but should I just continue to ignore the lack of acknowledgment?

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is confused why they didn't receive any retirement ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure how to navigate their brother-in-law and his ...

Dear Eric: I’m an older gay man who has been estranged from my family during my earlier years. Things were mended before my ...

The feelings of embarrassment and guilt may still come up but also remember that they’re coming from an internal expectation, ...

This makes me feel guilty and prompts me to buy gifts out of embarrassment for her, her husband and 30-something year old ...

Within a large group of friends, there are many sub-relationships. Some people are going to connect more with others; some ...