Asking Eric: I’ve fallen in love with my friend of 12 years, but she doesn’t feel the same. Published: Jun. 14, ... The old saying “persistence pays off” ruminates in my mind.

“In my world, in my mind, always runnin’ out of time/In my love, in my heart, you’re the only kryptonite,” sings Toliver atop a pedestal made up of driver helmets.