Dear Sister-in-Law: Every loan should come with written terms, preferably in consultation with a financial adviser or lawyer.

Dear Eric: I became friends with “Sue” about 20 years ago; our husbands became friends, too. We would usually see each other ...

Dear Eric: Recently, I was making a payment on my account to a medical facility by phone. The receptionist accidently hit the ...

Dear Eric: I became friends with “Sue” about 20 years ago; our husbands became friends, too. We would usually see each other for Friday night dinner and drinks.

Dear Eric: Lately I have been kind of a jerk to people around me, and although it is kind of a mystery as to why, I know it ...

Six months ago, we had a major disruption when my 83-year-old father-in-law was diagnosed with dementia. Last week, he was ...

Dear Eric: One of my best friends, who is a lesbian, just met a girl two weeks ago and they’ve already said “I love you” to each other. The other girl seems genuinely lovely, and my friend is very ...

Dear Eric: My mother is 90, and I am 63. Years ago, I moved 800 miles away for college. Since then, I have visited my hometown at least once a year. We talk on the phone weekly or biweekly. Asking ...

"The car is left parked in front of our house all day until evening and then relocated back to their driveway." ...

The car is left parked in front of our house all day until evening and then relocated back to their driveway.” ...

Dear Eric: I’m a 40-year-old single mom of twin 5-year-olds. I’m a professional woman, but due to my commitments to my children and the overall daily grind, I have little to no time for socialization ...

I moved into a new neighborhood two years ago ... Have a great day!” Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at [email protected] or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram @oureric ...