"I know I should just say no dog, but a precedent has been set, and she has already asked when the pool is opening." ...

A friend’s dog could easily damage their inground pool, but the letter writer is scared to declare no dogs in the pool.

Dear Eric: Can you offer any advice about a good friend who lets her dog jump in my pool? I have an inground vinyl liner pool ...

Acknowledging her efforts keeps her feelings from getting hurt, and being honest about what you can and can’t offer right now ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares a reader response about how long you should keep greeting cards.

How do I set a boundary and explain that I’m not interested in restoring this relationship right now, without further ...

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

How do I set a boundary and explain that I’m not interested in restoring this relationship right now, without further ...

I’m close friends with one of my sisters-in-law but not the other, Betty. Betty and I used to be close until jealousy came ...

Dear Not Ready: Being proactive will really help you and Betty here. Reach out to Betty first and tell her that you’ve ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is disappointed that their husband outpaces them on ...

Can you offer any advice about a good friend who lets her dog jump in my pool? I have an inground vinyl liner pool so one concern is the dog could damage the liner with its nails or teeth. And my ...