Asking Eric: Do I tell my friend I don’t want to be around her friend? Letter writer declined a coffee date with a friend who was bringing her “misogynistic and opinionated” friend.

Advice; Asking Eric: How do I tell a friend I don’t want to get together if her misogynistic friend will be there? Published: ; Mar. 07, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

Dear Eric: Two of my friends are planning a girls trip that I do not want to be involved with. Related Articles. Asking Eric: I’m the bride’s great-uncle who’s going to hell Asking Eric: My ...

Surely, she’d want to do what she can to alleviate it. (Send questions to R. Eric Thomas at eric@askingeric.com or P.O. Box 22474, Philadelphia, PA 19110. Follow him on Instagram and sign up for ...

Dear Eric: My cousin and his second wife moved to the small town where I live. My cousin urged/asked me to befriend her, so she’ll be happier here. She has everything going for her, yet she can ...

Advice; Asking Eric: My friend stresses me out by making a bigger deal out of everything than it needs to be. Published: ; Mar. 10, 2025, 4:00 p.m.

Dear Eric: Kate and I have been friends for more than 20 years. Over 10 years ago, I would’ve almost considered us best friends. My husband considered her husband his best friend.

Dear Eric: I have a friend I’ve known since high school. We are now in our 30s. Although we are different and have different interests, we have enough common ground to maintain our friendship.