Dear Eric: I have an awkward situation with a sweet friend. She never stops talking. We recently went to an event that was a 40-minute drive away. I was looking forward to conversation, laughing and ...

Having the gift of gab may be a valuable trait, but sometimes talkativeness can be too much of a good thing. When does one cross the line from being an interesting conversationalist and effective ...

DEAR ABBY: My son-in-law, “Samuel,” whom I adore, is a great partner to my daughter and an amazing father to my grandson. Unfortunately, he talks excessively, moving from topic to topic, even when ...