Dear Eric: Blame it on my probably irrational fear that they could start a major blaze, and honestly, the fact that I just don’t want them smoking in my yard, around my child, by me. What can… ...

Dear Eric: Two of my friends are planning a girls trip that I do not want to be involved with. They are planning it for when I am off of work so I can’t say no.

Even though I know I don’t need to feel obligated, and they don’t expect anything, I’m really getting increasingly uncomfortable with people inviting themselves over to my home.

Asking Eric: Should I sign my husband’s name when I confront his old girlfriend? I’ve prepared a short note addressing her inappropriate behavior on social media ...

Even though I know I don’t need to feel obligated, and they don’t expect anything, I’m really getting increasingly uncomfortable with people inviting themselves over to my home.

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Dear Eric: Two of my friends are planning a girls trip that I do not want to be involved with. They are planning it for when I am off of work so I can’t say no.

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Dear Eric: Via complete happenstance I have recently become aware of my oldest friend’s death about a year ago. Mary and I grew up across the street from one another in the ’60s and ’70s.

Dear Eric: Via complete happenstance I have recently become aware of my oldest friend’s death about a year ago. Mary and I grew up across the street from one another in the ’60s and ’70s.