DEAR ERIC: I vacation with two very dear friends for three to five weeks at a time during the winter. The issue is TV “rights”. One friend is unable to sleep in a bed (physically unable) and settles in the living area of any vacation rental and watches TV, sometimes well into the night – while also sleeping in the living area.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who doesn't want to deal with silly drama while vacationing with friends.

This way both friends can, separately, watch whatever they want, and you can sleep undisturbed by huffs. Dear Eric: In response to Walking on Eggshells about saying the right words to folks going through tough times.

One friend is unable to sleep in a bed and settles in the living area and watches TV, sometimes well into the night.