"This past one, a couple of my friends asked if they could bring a friend or two … or three the day of the dinner." ...

I politely said, “I am sorry, but this is more of a family-style Christmas dinner, and I only want my family around me.” ...

Because a couple of your friends made the ask, as opposed to one, it’s a good idea to talk about it one-on-one outside of the ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who isn't sure if they handled a situation appropriately ...

Because a couple of your friends made the ask, as opposed to one, it’s a good idea to talk about it one-on-one outside of the ...

Christmas is a very difficult time for me, and I typically don’t celebrate as I don’t have any close family, and it only ...

Because a couple of your friends made the ask, as opposed to one, it’s a good idea to talk about it one-on-one outside of the ...