Dear Eric: My son, his wife and my grandchild live with her parents. The problem is that her parents have so much clutter and ...

Volunteering at an animal shelter is another great way of keeping pets in your life. Both options will also put you in ...

Dear Eric: My son, his wife and my grandchild live with her parents. The problem is that her parents have so much clutter and ...

I am a 75-year-old professional woman married to a great 74-year-old Ph.D. who works in Pharma and has no desire to retire. We have a very good marriage, but I am struggling with resentment and ...

I empathize with your son’s position, but the mess is his to address, not yours. There may be parts of this living situation ...

Dear Eric: I’m a 78-year-old widow, who has been without a cat for one year now; first time in my life. Is it fair to adopt a ...

Dear Managing: That’s a graceful and succinct reply. And, as you said, truthful. I’m sorry for the loss of your son and I’m grateful for the wisdom you shared. We don’t have to hide ourselves from ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a grandparent who is concerned about their in-laws' messy home.

Read more Asking Eric and other advice columns. Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, ...

I’m a 78-year-old widow, who has been without a cat for one year now; first time in my life. Is it fair to adopt a cat if I most likely only have one and a half to two and a half more years to live? I ...

I’m sorry for the loss of your son and I’m grateful for the wisdom you shared. We don’t have to hide ourselves from others, ...

I’m a 78-year-old widow, who has been without a cat for one year now; first time in my life. Is it fair to adopt a cat if I ...