The Press Democrat

Asking Eric: Hank was my father’s best friend but I don’t want him in my life

Dear Eric: I’m not sure what to do about my deceased father’s best friend. This gentleman, “Hank,” is currently 86 years old.

Miss Manners: What’s happened to money I donated for friend’s life-saving surgery that insurance eventually paid for?

The scrutiny of any future requests, Miss Manners believes, is what will really hurt him -- and the rest of your circle -- ...

My wealthy friend invited me to stay, but he doesn't need more 'stuff.' What do I get the man who has everything?

I have a dear friend who invites me to stay when I'm in town. I usually stay for four days or so at a time, and I take him for dinner on the first night (or second night, if we don't go for dinner) ...

Dear Annie: I thought things were going well, but then he asked if we could just be friends

DEAR OVERTHINKER: First things first, respect Stan’s boundaries. He’s explicitly asked you for space and expressed discomfort ...

Asking Eric: I don’t want him in my life anymore

I’m not sure what to do about my deceased father’s best friend. My father’s friend is currently 86 years old. I had hoped ...

Dear Abby: This unattended child is always butting into our play time

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Annie: We came so close to hooking up, now suddenly I’m in the friend zone and confused

I’m a 32-year-old single woman facing a predicament. I’ve been friends with a guy named “Stan” for a few months, though we ...
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Asking Eric: I’ve ‘inherited’ my dad’s best friend, but I don’t like him

Dear Eric: I’m not sure what to do about my deceased father’s best friend. My father’s friend is currently 86 years old. I ...

Asking Eric: I’m regretting befriending my late father’s best friend

Dear Eric: I’m not sure what to do about my deceased father’s best friend. My father’s friend is currently 86 years old. I ...

Dear Abby: Young girl's presence at playground raises serious questions

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.
Gillette News Record

Friend-Zoned and Feeling Confused

I'm a 32-year-old single woman facing a predicament. I've been friends with a guy named "Stan" for a few months, though we haven't actually talked in over a ...

Asking Eric: How can I escape my late father’s unbearable buddy?

Dear Eric: I’m not sure what to do about my deceased father’s best friend. My father’s friend is currently 86 years old. I ...