A reader’s patience is wearing thin with an otherwise fun and generous friend who leaves much to be desired as a conversational partner. By Philip Galanes I am good friends with a woman who is kind ...

A reader suspects that a friend is divulging her secrets. If not, why do people around town seem to know her personal business? By Philip Galanes I believe that a good friend shares things I tell her ...

DEAR ERIC: I’ve been good friends with a woman for about five years now; we live abroad. However, I am not and never have been a huge fan of her new husband. He talks over people or one-ups any ...

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