Asking Eric: I’m keenly aware of ‘all the lonely people’ around me, but do I have to be one of them?

Dear Eric: I have a loving and attentive husband, two adult children who stay in touch, lots of relatives (many of whom live ...
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Asking Eric: Why is having close friends so difficult after a certain age?

Dear Eric: I have a loving and attentive husband, two adult children who stay in touch, lots of relatives (many of whom live ...
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Asking Eric: So-called running club has strange, naked events that are raising questions

Every fall our group has a campout. As soon as it gets dark, everybody takes all of their clothes off and then goes for a ...

Asking Eric: Friends shunned me after I questioned the HOA bylaws and procedures

HOA board funded improvements to our property, but lately there’s been a lack of activity. Common areas and infrastructure ...

Asking Eric: I’m frustrated that he hasn’t made the girlfriend request

Dear Eric: I’m in my early 30s and seeing a really great guy. He checks a lot of boxes for me and I’m happy with him. My ...

Asking Eric: Is my dear friend using her ADHD diagnosis as an excuse to not show up for me?

When she does arrive, she reminds me she’s ADHD and pokes fun at me for being so uptight about time. My mom is dying, my ...

Asking Eric: How can boyfriend give me an ‘I love you,’ but not the title of ‘girlfriend’?

I’m in my early 30s and seeing a really great guy. He checks a lot of boxes for me and I’m happy with him. My boyfriend and I ...

Asking Eric: Look into couple’s counseling

I’ve been married to my second husband for almost five years. We belong to a running group that is more about having beers ...

Asking Eric: My always-late friend with ADHD says I should be understanding, not angry with her

Dear Tired: It’s possible to ask for what you need in this relationship and still be sensitive to your friend’s needs. For instance, it’s not appropriate to demand that she always be on time, but you ...