I have had the same dentist for the past 15 years. Within the last year, I have found myself wanting to know him on a ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a someone who has a newfound crush on their longtime dentist.

Dear Eric: I have had the same dentist for the past 15 years. Within the last year, I have found myself wanting to know him on a personal level. I know he is not involved in a relationship, and he ...

Dear Eric: I told my husband I was done in our marriage during a marriage-counseling session close to nine months ago. This was our second round of marriage counseling. I have also done some ...

Dear Eric: I have had the same dentist for the past 15 years. Within the last year, I have found myself wanting to know him on a personal level. I know he is not involved in a relationship ...

Dear Eric: I have had the same dentist for the past 15 years. Within the last year, I have found myself wanting to know him on a personal level. I know he is not involved in a relationship ...

Dana Rubinstein covers New York City politics for The Times. They interviewed nearly 100 people about Eric Adams and the city he leads. Published March 8, 2025Updated March 19, 2025 Mayor Eric ...

Dear Eric: I am a 76-year-old man. My best friend is a woman who is 75. Her son and daughter-in-law have an 11-year-old and two little children under three. The son very frequently asks her to ...

Dear Eric: I lost my oldest, beautiful, intelligent daughter five years ago at 38 years young. She left behind two young sons and a spouse. Her death ultimately stemmed from alcoholism ...

Dear Eric: I have had the same dentist for the past 15 years. Within the last year, I have found myself wanting to know him on a personal level. I know he is not involved in a relationship ...

Dear Eric: Several years ago, my husband and I befriended a young man struggling in the arts. We gave him use of our guest house, regularly filled the fridge, paid for every restaurant meal ...