Christian Science Monitor

Friends at the lunch table: teaching kids empathy at school

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
The Washington Post

Asking Eric: How do I scale back on monthly lunches with a friend?

Dear Eric: Twenty-six years ago, I became friends with another woman at the company where I used to work. We’re retired now. The odds of us becoming friends seemed remote, since we seem to be ...
The Washington Post

Asking Eric: Freeloading friend hasn’t paid for lunch in a decade

Dear Eric: I have a friend who has moved several states away but comes back to visit at least once a year. She has many friends in this area, and I know she is busy trying to fit us all into her ...
Oregonian

Asking Eric: Is it too much to ask to have lunch friend pick up the tab once every 10 years?

Dear Eric: I have a friend who has moved several states away but comes back to visit at least once a year. She has many friends in this area, and I know she is busy trying to fit us all into her ...
KSL

School lunch: Does it bring a sense of belonging or social anxiety?

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