It’s important to remember that generosity from others – in good times and bad – isn’t an invoice that we have to scramble to repay somehow, writes.

Dear Eric: Thirty-three years ago, I became pregnant and the man I was dating dropped me like a hot potato. I had the baby on ...

Dear Eric: Thirty-three years ago, I became pregnant and the man I was dating dropped me like a hot potato. I had the baby on ...

Dear Eric: Thirty-three years ago, I became pregnant and the man I was dating dropped me like a hot potato. I had the baby on ...

I don’t know if I should keep trying to contact him. I have no idea why he cut me out of his life and he hasn’t told me.

We have two daughters and three grandchildren. We only spend our gas money going to and from doctor’s appointments, radiation ...

We have two daughters and three grandchildren. We only spend our gas money going to and from doctor’s appointments, radiation ...

I am beside myself that we are completely unable to see all of our daughters and grandchildren, let alone send them Christmas gifts.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

I don’t know if I should keep trying to contact him. I have no idea why he cut me out of his life and he hasn’t told me.

Dear Eric: My husband and I have been going through some very tough times this past year and a half. My husband hurt his back ...

In a past Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who doesn't feel obligated to chip in to a fund for a co-worker's honeymoon.