I will be driving several hours to attend the wedding reception. It feels like a long trip just for dinner. Just sending a ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who does not like to hug strangers but doesn't want to be ...

Dear Eric: I am recently widowed and have never seen my problem addressed. My spouse was a wonderful person. I now have the remnants and reminders of our 38 years together literally everywhere.

Rather, they’ll help you think through what you want your space to look like and they can help navigate conversations with ...

Dear Eric: Like many people, my weight yo-yos. Over the decades, I have joined many weight-loss programs and got to my target ...

Dear Eric: I am recently widowed and have never seen my problem addressed. My spouse was a wonderful person. I now have the remnants and reminders of our 38 years together literally everywhere.

My sister’s daughter is getting married in the fall. My 20-year-old daughter has not been invited because it is “adults only.

Dear Eric: My sister’s daughter is getting married in the fall. My 20-year-old daughter has not been invited because it is ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Rather, they’ll help you think through what you want your space to look like and they can help navigate conversations with your kids about handing things off. It sounds like your children are ...

My sister’s daughter is getting married in the fall. My 20-year-old daughter has not been invited because it is “adults only.” This upsets both of us because she is close to her cousin. When I asked ...