Asking Eric: How do I tell an extrovert to listen more?

Dear Talked Out: Try setting up group agreements for conversation, like a conversation prompt that each person gets to answer ...

Asking Eric: I socialize with someone who’s nice, but who never shuts up

How would you kindly let her know she needs to develop listening skills as they are also part of conversation?

Asking Eric: Yes, you’re wealthy; yes, you’re paying me, but I can’t always be at your beck and call

Dear Eric: I’m 65 and have been retired for the past two years. To stay active, I went to work as a personal driver for a ...

Asking Eric: I can’t stand conversations with my nasty mother

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone whose mother recently entered a nursing home and all she ...

Asking Eric: I need more notice

I’m 65 and have been retired for the past two years. To stay active, I went to work as a personal driver for a very wealthy ...

Asking Eric: How do I move on? And don’t say therapy.

Dear Eric: I am a mother of two adult men. One of them is doing great and is living the single life. The other one is also doing good. He has his own business. My issue is that my son with his own ...
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Asking Eric: Woman in social group dominates the conversation

Dear Eric: I socialize with a group that includes an extreme extrovert. She dominates the conversation. Nice person but she never shuts up. She talks 95 percent of the time and the rest of us get 1 ...

Asking Eric: My 26-year-old grandson has never held a job and that seems to be okay with my daughter

DEAR ERIC: My 26-year-old grandson has never held a job. Three years ago, he earned a master’s degree. Despite his ...