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.

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 ...

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 ...

If you had a friend who fell on hard times, you might be tempted to help them out, but keep in mind that there are some friends you really can’t help. If you tried to help a friend and it backfired, ...

Before you start writing a letter of recommendation for a friend, clarify the purpose of the letter itself. Is it for a job, graduate school, a volunteer position, or something else? Understanding the ...

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 ...

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 I’m ...

Dear Eric: This is in reference to “Caring Friend.” As a physician, I disagree with your advice to the writer with a friend experiencing intermittent blindness who will not get medical care because ...