Dear Abby: Should I distance myself from my friend who suffers from depression?

DEAR ABBY: I have a friend I have known for a very long time. We bonded 10 years ago over common interests and mutual friends ...

My best friend is twice my age—here’s why intergenerational friendships are surprisingly wonderful

What’s in a number? When it comes to intergenerational friendships, a whole wealth of understanding, new perspectives and ...

Asking Eric: My friend has never dated, and I think she needs to try

I’ve got a friend who is in her early 50s and has never dated. She lives with her sister who is getting married in a few ...
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I Hate My Friend

The chatbot-enabled Friend necklace eavesdrops on your life and provides a running commentary that’s snarky and unhelpful. Worse, it can also make the people around you uneasy. The AI-powered Friend ...

Asking Eric: My friend in her 50s struggles with sister’s upcoming marriage and move

The letter writer is concerned about a friend in her 50s who has never dated and may feel lonely after her sister gets ...

Dear Richard Madeley: My friend kissed someone on his stag. His wife blames me

Nearly 30 years ago I organised a friend’s stag weekend in Prague. It wasn’t particularly debauched by the standards of these ...