Coverage dated October 19, 2026

Asking Eric: My boyfriend and my college friend share a middle-school history - and it’s not a good one

Headline from AL.com

My boyfriend says that my college friend was ‘a total nightmare’ in middle school and ‘made his life miserable.’

AL.com's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

3 articles, oldest first.

  1. AL.com

    Asking Eric: My boyfriend and my college friend share a middle-school history - and it’s not a good one (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    My boyfriend says that my college friend was ‘a total nightmare’ in middle school and ‘made his life miserable.’

  2. The Oregonian

    Asking Eric: Can I stay friends with someone boyfriend says was awful to him when they were kids? (opens The Oregonian)

    Published

    The Oregonian's feed description

    My boyfriend says that my college friend was ‘a total nightmare’ in middle school and ‘made his life miserable.’

  3. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Asking Eric: I just learned my boyfriend and my college friend have a messy past. Now what? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    My boyfriend says that my college friend was ‘a total nightmare’ in middle school and ‘made his life miserable.’

Asking Eric: My boyfriend and my college friend share a middle-school history - and it’s not a good one | Since Then