Dear Eric: I recently had lunch with an old friend. We have known each other for more than 50 years and get together three or four times a year to catch up. On my way home, I realized that every time ...

Dear Eric: I am writing for advice concerning a 20-year-old problem. I am one of six friends who gather each summer. We are life-long friends in our late 60s who live all over the country. We treasure ...

Dear Eric: I am writing for advice concerning a 20-year-old problem. I am one of six friends who gather each summer. We are life-long friends in our late 60s who live all over the country. We treasure ...

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 ...

In my late 40s, I’m still learning to fine-tune the art of conversation. My son and I break down what it takes to keep a good chat going. Our family has lots of conversations about conversations. My ...

Dear Upped: More often than not, I think this habit is a sign of insecurity or a desire to impress. Or both. It can be ...

Q. I recently had lunch with an old friend. We have known each other for more than 50 years and get together three or four times a year to catch up. On my way home, I realized that every time I talked ...