From well-meaning advice to vague offers of help, here’s what to avoid—and how to show up more thoughtfully instead.

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

My best friend’s husband is verbally abusive toward her. They have been together for over 10 years, and over the last year in particular, his behavior has escalated. I’m concerned for my friend’s ...

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 ...

Carolynn Spezza and her family lost their home to the 2015 Valley Fire. This post was originally published in 2017, and therefore doesn’t include COVID-19 safety or social distancing guidance. Please ...

Support dos and don'ts from breast cancer survivors. Oct. 9, 2013— -- intro: Whether your friend or family member is newly diagnosed or in the midst of treatment, she's unlikely to be wowed by ...

Moving across the country can be really stressful, and it can be really helpful to have a friend come with you to help. If you offered to help a friend move, would you expect anything in return, or ...

Gloria (not her real name) is going through a very difficult divorce. Her husband has had an affair and now blames Gloria for the affair and the divorce. “Jack feels neglected and says I am too ...