Both of us feel manipulated, but also a bit guilty as she undoubtedly needs help and has no family and, in the past, has ...

In a few weeks, my sons, 22 and 20, will be coming for a visit. Both have stated that they do not wish to renew their rental ...

It’s not too much. Moreover, you shouldn’t accept anything less. I’m curious how we jumped from them visiting to them moving ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure if they should charge their adult sons monthly rent when they move back home.

Dear Eric: My wife and I had a good friendship with a single woman, “Barb,” for about 20 years. We enjoyed her company, and she went with us on trips, sometimes with her boyfriend of the moment.

It’s wise for them to try to save money on rent by staying with family. But, as adults, they can and should also contribute ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is hesitant to respond to an old friend who they cut ...

Dear Moved On: Barb’s out-of-the-blue blanket apologies—without any acknowledgment of what the issues were—suggest she’s not ...

I belong to a small book club that now comprises six older women. All of us have been with the group for more than 30 years. For the ...

Dear Eric: My wife and I had a good friendship with a single woman, “Barb,” for about 20 years. We enjoyed her company, and ...

I’m curious how we jumped from them visiting to them moving in with you, but I presume this is the result of many longer, ...

Is asking them to work part time instead of full time while they pursue their dreams and a small amount of rent too much?