US EditionAsking Eric: My Friend Was Annoyed by Taking Us in During the LA Fires
- The author and his wife evacuated their home during a fire in Pacific Palisades and stayed at friends' homes, including Bill's guest house, in early 2025.
- Bill and others felt annoyed but obligated to host the author and his wife after another couple left, which created tension during their stay.
- Despite buying dinner and trying to stay out of the way, the author was shocked by Bill's blunt admission, and the friends have not communicated since the Super Bowl.
- The author, hurt by Bill's comment, said, "We really did not like that you stayed with us," and worries the friendship may suffer after 25 years.
- The author considers reaching out to reconcile but notes that if Bill sees hosting as an obligation, the friendship might no longer be beneficial.
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Asking Eric: We evacuated to friends’ home during wildfire, but they said our stay was annoying
Dear Eric: I have been friends with “Bill” for more than 25 years. When the fire started in the Pacific Palisades, we had to evacuate our home. My wife and I went to one friend’s condo for two nights, then to another couple’s house for four nights and then we went to Bill and his wife’s guest house, which is separate from the main house.We bought dinner for the four of us from a nice restaurant and we tried to stay out of their way as much as po…
Asking Eric: Man didn’t want to take in friends during L.A. fires, but felt obligated
DEAR ERIC: I have been friends with “Bill” for more than 25 years. When the fire started in the Pacific Palisades, we had to evacuate our home. My wife and I went to one friend’s condo for two nights, then to another couple’s house for four nights and then we went to Bill and his wife’s guest house, which is separate from the main house.
Asking Eric: Tragedy struck, friend offered help, and then skewered me with a horrible comment
Dear Eric: I have been friends with “Bill” for more than 25 years. When the fire started in the Pacific Palisades, we had to evacuate our home. My wife and I went to one friend’s condo for two nights, then to another couple’s house for four nights and then we went to Bill and his wife’s guest house, which is separate from the main house.
Asking Eric: My friend was annoyed by taking us in during the LA fires
Dear Eric: I have been friends with “Bill” for more than 25 years. When the fire started in the Pacific Palisades, we had to evacuate our home. My wife and I went to one friend’s condo for two nights, then to another couple’s house for four nights and then we went to Bill and his wife’s guest house, which is separate from the main house.
The Baltimore Sun
Asking Eric: Friend annoyed about taking in evacuating friends during LA fires
Dear Eric: I have been friends with “Bill” for more than 25 years. When the fire started in the Pacific Palisades, we had to evacuate our home. My wife and I went to one friend’s condo for two nights, then to another couple’s house for four nights and then we went to Bill and his wife’s guest house, which is separate from the main house. We bought dinner for the four of us from a nice restaurant and we tried to stay out of their way as much as p…
Asking Eric: Our friend was ‘annoyed’ to host my wife and me during an emergency
Dear Eric: I have been friends with “Bill” for more than 25 years. When the fire started in the Pacific Palisades, we had to evacuate our home. My wife and I went to one friend’s condo for two nights, then to another couple’s house for four nights and then we went to Bill and his wife’s guest house, which is separate from the main house.
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