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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 parents recently died a few months apart. While taking care of my mom’s last wishes, my sister told me that she went to prison for human trafficking years ago. She wasn’t sorry ...

Dear Eric: My wife and I have been married for about 10 years. We both love each other very much, but it has been rocky the entire time. We tried going to counseling a few times, but she said she ...

Advice Asking Eric: When staying at a friend’s home, must I invite her if I go out with other friends? Published: Jul. 18, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

DEAR ERIC: 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.

Asking Eric: Bullying by condo board member is getting out of control Jul. 16, 2025, 7:00 a.m. Asking Eric: How do I stop people from asking me about my awful parents? Jul. 17, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Life & Culture Asking Eric: We’ve been listening to new neighbor’s dog bark, night and day, for 6 months Published: Jul. 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m.