DEAR ERIC: My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, he “steals the show.” I’m not sure how to help instill ...

Dear Eric: My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, he “steals the show.” I’m not sure how to help instill ...

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DEAR ERIC: I took a DNA test with an ex ... Now that it’s verified that I’m not the child’s father, what do I do? The mother didn’t even show up in court for the results.

But it may save you a headache to consider some alternatives before doing what you want and have every right to do. (Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474 ...

Dear Eric: My spouse recently died, leaving me with a substantial financial estate. Now I have to decide what to do with it. We had no children (we were a male couple). My spouse had three younger ...

Dear Eric: I am a retired 70-year-old ... to late-night “emergencies” and taken care of everything she needs. I do not get compensated in any way, shape or form. I have three younger siblings.

But do talk to him, adult to adult. We could all use a caring opinion sometimes. Dear Eric: My family lives in a small apartment building and we really enjoy our neighbors. However, there is one ...

Dear Eric: I took a DNA test with an ex ... Now that it’s verified that I’m not the child’s father, what do I do? The mother didn’t even show up in court for the results.

A widow feels increasingly anxious being separated from her pets and is worried she’s becoming too dependent on them. A mom who survived domestic abuse wants to prevent her son from repeating ...