Friend wants to start relationship counseling

DEAR HARRIETTE: A childhood friend suggested seeking platonic relationship counseling for our 15-year friendship that’s facing challenges due to differing opinions and life phases.

We were very close when we were growing up, and as life has happened, we seem to be drifting apart. I would love to stay friends with him, but I’m unsure if this is too extreme for a nonromantic relationship. How can I a…