Dear Eric: I have a friend I have known since third grade. She lives in another state. Recently, I went on a trip with three of my other friends in the state where this friend lives. She is a very good friend but quite opinionated and comes on a bit strong.

Letter writer worries about putting friends in “awkward position” because another friend invited herself on their trip.

My friend and I are in our mid-70s. We participate in several activities together – a book club, a continuing education class, et cetera. We often carpool together. I have begun to be

My friend and I are in our mid-70s. We participate in several activities together – a book club, a continuing education class, et cetera. We often carpool together. I have begun to be very alarmed about my friend’s driving habits.

In this Asking Eric column, one reader worries about a friend’s unsafe driving, while another struggles to shorten a sister’s planned eight-day stay.