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R. Eric Thomas

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you won’t believe this but I have a nationally syndicated advice column, a newsletter, 4 books, and a Costco card. Find them here: linktr.ee/oureric

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R. Eric Thomas (he/him) is a national bestselling author, playwright, and screenwriter. His books include, Here for It, or How to Save Your Soul in America, which was featured as a Read with Jenna pick on NBC's Today, Reclaiming Her Time: The Power of Maxine Waters, co-authored with Helena Andrews-Dyer, the YA novel Kings of B’more, a 2023 American Library Association Stonewall Honor book, and Congratulations, the Best Is Over!, an instant USA Today Bestseller. He also writes the daily, nationa…

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Asking Eric: Want a double dose of life happiness? Try this tip

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By R. Eric Thomas
| The Oregonian Verified
Dear Eric: I am writing for the first time because I was intrigued by the question from “Happy Life” who wanted to hear more from happy people about how to find fulfillment in life. You were so right to focus on gratitude. Listing and counting our blessings are great strategies. Happiness is a gift. I’ve found that I get a double boost of happiness from passing the gift on to others. I try to thank as many people as possible, and being specific seems to work best.
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Ready to Disengage from Dysfunctional Sister

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By R. Eric Thomas
| BOOMER Magazine Verified
A woman’s dysfunctional sister won’t repay her loan, though the woman and her husband still pay her rent. They fear she’ll become homeless but are tired of being used. Advice columnist Eric Thomas weighs in. Dear Eric: My older sister, with whom I’ve never been close, is in her 80s and highly dysfunctional with money and life. She can’t make ends meet despite being a real estate agent and a substitute teacher.
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Asking Eric: My husband never — never! — admits he’s wrong and attacks me instead

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By R. Eric Thomas
| Lehigh Valley Live Verified
Dear Eric: My spouse is unable to say “Oops, sorry.” He automatically denies having done the thing or blames me or my son — even if he literally just did it in front of me/us. It’s been an issue for decades. We first went to counseling because he left a shower head pointing at a weird angle, so water got all over the wall and floor when I turned on the shower. He saw me mopping up and asked why, and I matter-of-factly told him he’d left the shower head pointing out of the shower.
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