Brother Wants to Travel Together, but He Talks Too Much

Asking Eric: Brother wants to travel together, but I can’t relax when his mouth is running 24/7

Dear Eric: My sister-in-law is ill and not expected to live much longer. My brother has already commented that he is looking forward to traveling with my wife and me after she passes since we have common interests (think golfing vacations) and all get along well.

Asking Eric: Brother wants to travel together, but he talks too much

Advice columnist R. Eric Thomas answers his readers' questions in this August 20, 2025 edition of Asking Eric.

Brother wants to travel together, but he talks too much

Dear Eric: My sister-in-law is ill and not expected to live much longer. My brother has already commented that he is looking forward to traveling with my wife and me after she passes, since we have common interests (think golfing…

Column | Asking Eric: Brother wants to travel together, but he talks too much

Letter writer dreads traveling with brother who isn’t comfortable with silence.