Religion Notes: Aug. 13, 2026

Asking Eric: Am I a bad person for not wanting to be friends with my friend’s other friends?

"I never really felt comfortable around her."

Asking Eric: A friend of a friend rubs me the wrong way. Should I trust my instincts?

Eric: There’s nothing wrong with acknowledging that you don’t really get along with someone.

Asking Eric: I just don’t click with a friend’s friend. Is it okay to step back?

She never reaches out unless social gatherings are planned.

Asking Eric: Reader offers a different approach to dividing belongings after a death in the family

Perhaps there’s another way rather than putting stickers on items to claim things while mom is still alive, which we find to be a bit ghoulish.

Asking Eric: Friend of a friend isn’t my cup of tea. Am I wrong for wanting to keep my distance?

I invited my good friend over, and this friend calls and wants an invite too.