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Asking Eric: How do I handle the awkward ‘gray area’ when valued friendships begin to fade?
Asking Eric: How do I handle the awkward ‘gray area’ when valued friendships begin to fade?
Asking Eric: How do I handle the awkward ‘gray area’ when valued friendships begin to fade?

Published on: 03/26/2026

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I understand sometimes people find it easier to do this than to confront issues in a relationship. My question is: should I bother asking what happened or just leave the relationships where they are? Getty Images

Dear Eric: I have several close and fulfilling relationships with family and friends. Twice now I have had what I thought fit this category only to have the person drift away for no clear reason.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/03/asking-eric-how-do-i-handle-the-awkward-gray-area-when-valued-friendships-begin-to-fade.html

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