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 ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is trying to repair a broken friendship with their best ...

Dear Eric: I have had a best friend, Beth. I’ve known her since we were 23 years old. We have not always lived in the same city nor seen each other regularly, but when we do, it’s as if no time or ...

Dear Eric: My sister and I were once best friends. She has a friend from high school who was also her best friend. This friend and I have always gotten along and enjoyed each other’s company. The ...

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 ...

Dear Eric: I have a bestie who I’ve been friends with since diapers. I tell her everything. I have a lot going on at work right now and it’s possible that I could be looking at separating from the ...

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 ...

Dear Eric: I’m a 72-year-old active person in several social groups. Is there a tactful way to ask if my peers have a partner at home or live alone? When I was younger it was an easy question to ask ...