Dear Eric: I have a buddy that I reconnected with after more than 10 years. I’ve known him 40 years. He lives in another state about seven hours away. I enjoy chatting with him and we cut up a lot.

Dear Eric: I have a buddy that I reconnected with after more than 10 years. I’ve known him 40 years. He lives in another state about seven hours away. I enjoy chatting with him and we cut up a lot.

DEAR ERIC: My ex and I are on good terms. I wouldn’t say we’re friends just yet. It’s kinda new. We separated two years ago, and we got divorced about eight months ago. We keep in contact a little but ...