People always tell me how lucky I am. I have the best parents and great friends at school. I have good grades, too. But I ...

Advice; Asking Eric: A friend’s need for help is overwhelming to me, but I feel guilty about distancing myself. Published: ; Jun. 15, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

DEAR FRIEND: There are avenues for help but, as with any other compulsive behavior, she has to be willing to take a step toward them. You might give her the book “Buried in Treasure, Help for ...

In this Asking Eric, readers navigate the delicate challenges of helping a friend struggling with hoarding, decide how to handle one-sided long-distance friendships, and hear sage advice on finding… ...

Friend: There are avenues for help but, as with any other compulsive behavior, she has to be willing to take a step toward them. You might give her the book “Buried in Treasure, Help for ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend of several decades and recently learned she is a hoarder. We always met outside our homes for coffee or lunch. I just assumed it was more convenient. A few months ago ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend of several decades and recently learned she is a hoarder. We always met outside our homes for coffee or lunch. I just assumed it was more convenient. A few months ago ...

Dear Friend: There are avenues for help but, as with any other compulsive behavior, she has to be willing to take a step toward them. You might give her the book “Buried in Treasure, Help for ...

SELF’s ‘Asking for a Friend’ is a new, monthly advice column where therapist Miriam Kirmayer answers readers’ anonymous questions. Here’s how to submit yours.

Acknowledging her efforts keeps her feelings from getting hurt, and being honest about what you can and can’t offer right now ...

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