DEAR HARRIETTE: A few weeks ago, I had a really embarrassing accident at work. I tripped in the office and split my pants right in front of my colleagues. On top of that, I sprained my ankle in the ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares a reader's tips for individuals and families dealing with Alzheimer's ...

Her spouse checks their family in with me; she no longer speaks to me and redirects her children instantly if they come to me.

Dear Eric: I work as a monitor at the pool in the community where I live. Recently, a guest that I have seen several times was at the pool with her spouse, two toddlers and baby.

She declined graciously and I returned to my tasks. Since then, however, she has avoided me. She has her spouse check their ...

One of the guests wandered over, selected a peach and handed it to her toddler. The toddler then marched around the house ...

She and I had always exchanged pleasantries, so when she went to use the restroom with the baby in her arms as her spouse ...

I recently had lunch with an old friend. We have known each other for more than 50 years and get together three or four times a year to catch up. On my way home, I realized that every time I talked ...

I recently had lunch with an old friend. We have known each other for more than 50 years and get together three or four times ...

I talked about something, either my family or something I had done, she couldn’t wait to “best” me with her story.

Dear Upped: More often than not, I think this habit is a sign of insecurity or a desire to impress. Or both. It can be ...

Eric, I feel so bad. While I didn’t intend to make her uncomfortable, I clearly did. Do I need to address this or stick with ...