"This past one, a couple of my friends asked if they could bring a friend or two … or three the day of the dinner." ...

Because a couple of your friends made the ask, as opposed to one, it’s a good idea to talk about it one-on-one outside of the ...

Christmas is a very difficult time for me, and I typically don’t celebrate as I don’t have any close family, and it only ...

Because a couple of your friends made the ask, as opposed to one, it’s a good idea to talk about it one-on-one outside of the ...

Dear Eric: Yesterday I rode my bicycle to the Newport Beach City Hall to get a new parking pass for my car. I was standing ...

After reclaiming Christmas through a special dinner with chosen family, a reader wonders how to politely set guest list ...

Dear Heartbroken: It might seem bold, but you may have to invite yourself to a holiday dinner. Sometimes, even those who love ...

What’s an appropriate response? Should I get angry? Should I question her motives? Should I be supportive to her? Should I ...

Older couple only gets invited to events when a gift is expected, but never receives an invitation for holiday gatherings.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure if they handled a situation appropriately ...

Dear Eric: My spouse and I are an older couple with some family members who live in the same town as us and some family who ...

"The families who live near us only invite us to functions where a gift is needed, such as weddings and birthdays, etc." ...