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 ...

While I’m happy to help Jody when I can, driving 30 miles uses up a lot of gas in my SUV. I know that Jody is not hard-up for money, but my income is quite limited (Social Security).

Asking Eric offers advice on supporting a friend refusing medical care and asking for gas money without damaging a friendship. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 80°F. Friday, July 4th 2025 ...

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 ...

Interdependency lies at the heart of intimate relationships. When asking for dependency-oriented help—that is, requesting someone to solve a problem for us rather than just showing us how—we ...

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Dear Eric: I have remained close with my college roommate, Chris, for 45 years. Life has not been easy for her due to various health issues, which I believe all stem from her unhealthy eating habits.