"Over the years, I’ve answered many different ways (depending on who is asking) but most times it feels really awkward." ...

Although my friend is pretty active and we enjoy outings ourselves, we are often not able to do the things we want to do ...

I think her son and daughter-in-law are more interested in having fun than taking responsibility for the care of their ...

My two oldest friends of 25 years and one of 19 years are in the immediate area but didn’t call, visit or even send a card. I ...

A grieving mother is hurt when her two oldest friends fail to make so much as a phone call; a caregiver is angry about how ...

I feel guilty when I’m not helping her but at the same time, I’m deeply hurt at the way she allows her son to be verbally ...

Dear Eric: Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best ...

Dear Eric: A few months ago, I discovered I was not invited to my niece’s wedding this summer. She is the daughter of my only ...

Dear Eric: Several years ago, my husband and I befriended a young man struggling in the arts. We gave him use of our guest ...

DEAR ERIC: I belong to an organization that raises money for the less fortunate. Recently, I hosted an event to raise funds for children with disabilities. One of my guests acted very rudely ...