Content warning: This article discusses mentions of abuse. We often think we can immediately recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship right away — until it happens to someone close to us.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who wants to help their friend, who has become distant due ...

DEAR ANNIE: My best friend and I have been close for over 20 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, divorces, parenting challenges, health scares -- you name it. She is the person I call when ...

It was a Wednesday night, a little after 9 p.m., when Eve called. As soon as I picked up, I knew something wasn't right — her voice was strained in that careful way we all adopt when we're trying to ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend of several decades and recently learned she is a hoarder. We always met outside our homes for coffee or lunch. I just assumed it was more convenient. A few months ago, she ...

Friendships are critical for mental health. We know this intuitively, and studies back it up. However, what do we do when a friend is hurting? There is no perfect way to help a friend who is ...