The problem is she signs up to do many of the tasks needed for Sundays and for other events/occasions but then doesn’t show ...

Dear Call: Ask for what you need to make the most of the time you have together. Your family members are free to make an ...

I have a lot of friendly acquaintances but I’m not sure how to progress the friendship when such a simple question feels ...

She signs up to do many of the tasks needed for Sundays and for other events/occasions but then doesn’t show up or doesn’t do the tasks.

I, too, could be in the middle of something but I stop and enjoy our conversation giving it my full attention.

I think it can still be tactful to ask, “Are you married?” Or “if you don’t mind me asking, are you in a relationship?” ...

Dear Eric: I am in a leadership role at my church. Our community is very loving. We have a relatively new member who is a ...

Dear Eric: I am in a leadership role at my church. Our community is very loving. We have a relatively new member who is a ...

Should I suggest they call me only when they can give me 100% of their attention or just continue to be grateful they’re even ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who wants a friend to stop calling and is ready to end the ...

Dear Eric: I am in a leadership role at my church. Our community is very loving. We have a relatively new member who is a ...

Lastly, you can talk to her about it in a non-judgmental way, letting her know about an instance or two that you noticed, ...