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Asking Eric: Did I ruin a 54-year friendship by calling a relative to do a wellness check?
Asking Eric: Did I ruin a 54-year friendship by calling a relative to do a wellness check?
Asking Eric: Did I ruin a 54-year friendship by calling a relative to do a wellness check?

Published on: 02/05/2026

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I noticed changes in my friend’s ability to carry on conversations and her lack of awareness of current events. (Getty Images)

Dear Eric: I’m a 73-year-old female who happily maintained a friendship I made my freshman year in college.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/02/asking-eric-did-i-ruin-a-54-year-friendship-by-calling-a-relative-to-do-a-wellness-check.html

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