I have a friend, from college 40 years ago, who I’m only now realizing is a needy, self-aggrandizing narcissist. In all of that time, absolutely no one in my circle has ever liked her. She has driven ...

Dear Band: It’s probably easiest to address this beforehand. If you’re going with a group, or even with a friend or two, tell them in advance, “I’m really excited about this event. I know sometimes ...

DEAR ERIC: We go to a lot of concerts and sporting events, and I want to watch and/or listen. However, so often, others just want to talk. I need a polite way to ask them to leave me alone so I can ...

Dear Eric: My hubby and I are in our late 60s. Starting in our 30s, we had a large group of friends, with whom we spent many fun weekends together. Related Articles Asking Eric: I know it sounds petty ...

Dear Eric: I have a close friend of more than 40 years who lives in a very large and expensive city. Whenever I travel there, I will often ask if my wife and I can stay with her. She is acquainted ...

Dear Eric: My best friend of nearly 50 years has been diagnosed with cancer, and the prognosis isn’t good. Naturally, I want to support her, but she’s making it very challenging. I just spoke with her ...

Recently, she sent me a video that she found humorous. It had a religious content, and I took offense, because it poked fun ...

DEAR ERIC: Since retiring, some friends have put together a band. I went to one of their gigs a couple years ago, and recently a practice session. They would clearly like me to go to more, or all, of ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is in a disagreement with a friend over not being able ...