Dear Eric: We are a group of three female former co-workers who have gathered regularly for 10 years to celebrate birthdays and Christmas. We have taken turns at each other’s homes and always had a ...

Dear Eric: I have been friends with two people for 45 years and 30 years, respectively, and we go away together at least twice a year. Related Articles Asking Eric: I feel like I should report my ...

DEAR FIRST ONE: I’m sorry this happened to your friend. I hope she continues to process it, with you and with a school ...

Dear Eric: I’m writing in response to “No More Reminders” because I actually believed one of the women in our lunch group could have written it. I have been having lunch with three other women for the ...

Dear Eric: One of my best friends, who is a lesbian, just met a girl two weeks ago and they’ve already said “I love you” to each other. The other girl seems genuinely lovely, and my friend is very ...

Dear Eric: “Sue” and I have been neighbors and friends for more than 50 years. She and her husband are godparents to one of our children, we are members of social groups together, like book club and ...

DEAR ERIC: Close friends frequently keep their first grandchild. Now, whenever we spend time with them, it’s impossible to carry on any kind of conversation. Being besotted is understandable, but this ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend I’ll call “Sally.” She is in her mid-50s and is single with no kids. Both of her parents are deceased. Prior to her mother’s death, she quit her job to care for her. Once ...

Dear Eric: I work in a small aquarium with a close friend of mine named Tom. Because my wife is in the late stages of pregnancy, I often take my youngest to the aquarium and leave her by the touch ...

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DEAR ERIC: I became friends with “Sue” about 20 years ago; our husbands became friends, too. We would usually see each other for Friday night dinner and drinks. Eventually they bought a camper and ...

Dear Eric: “Sue” and I have been neighbors and friends for more than 50 years. Asking Eric: Why should a grandmother have to let the kids interrupt? Asking Eric: My rituals to keep my loved ones alive ...