Asking Eric: Woman at gym taunts me because I asked her to dial back her behavior

I am a recently retired woman who is appreciating my morning routine at the gym. I love the group exercise classes. Related ...

Asking Eric: Husband’s buddy suddenly started greeting me with cold, slimy kisses. It needs to stop

Dear Eric: This is in reference to “Ruffled by Guest”, who invited a new acquaintance to a small dinner party and was ...

Asking Eric: I asked her to dial back her gym behavior. She persisted, and now taunts me.

Dear Eric: I am a recently retired woman who is appreciating my morning routine at the gym. I love the group exercise classes ...

Asking Eric: Fitness-class nemesis won’t stop pestering

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Asking Eric: There’s something cringe-worthy about our couples’ game night

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who doesn't want to play boring games when couples get ...

Asking Eric: Exercise class’s loud talker acts like a child after she’s told to pipe down

I am a recently retired woman who is appreciating my morning routine at the gym. I love the group exercise classes. She does ...

Asking Eric: I don’t want to attend my niece’s wedding

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who doesn't want to drive hours to attend their niece's wedding reception if they're not also invited to the ceremony.

Asking Eric: Show-off at exercise class got worse when I talked to her about it

Dear Eric: I am a recently retired woman who is appreciating my morning routine at the gym. I love the group exercise classes. My issue is with one woman who insists on counting very loudly with the ...

Asking Eric: I’ve asked my girlfriend to stop chatting with him. She won’t.

Dear Eric: My girlfriend (30) and I (35) can’t seem to agree about this one thing. She’s friendly with her male neighbor in ...

Asking Eric: Girlfriend’s neighborly conversations irk boyfriend

My girlfriend (30) and I (35) can’t seem to agree about this one thing. She’s friendly with her male neighbor in her ...

Asking Eric: My time at the gym is enjoyable ... until one woman shows up for exercise class

I am a recently retired woman who is appreciating my morning routine at the gym. I love the group exercise classes. My issue is with one woman who insists on counting very loudly with the instructor, ...

Asking Eric: Dealing with unwanted kisses from a friend

Dear Eric: This is in reference to “Ruffled by Guest,” who invited a new acquaintance to a small dinner party and was offended that the acquaintance wasn’t very responsive in one-on-one conversation.