Dear Eric: My husband and I are senior citizens in a large, blended family. Back when we were younger, and both gainfully employed, we paid for everything any time our blended family got together. Over the years, the family grew larger numerically.

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Portland

Multnomah County

Oregon

United States

Asking Eric: Retired couple keeps hoping someone will offer to help pay for family dinners, but it never happens

Dear Eric: My husband and I are senior citizens in a large, blended family. Back when we were younger, and both gainfully employed, we paid for everything any time our blended family got together. Over the years, the family grew larger numerically. The fact that we’re retired seems to make no difference in the expectation. Any time the group gathers at a restaurant, an outing, or even shopping we end up paying for everything. Our adult children …

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Chicago

Cook County

Illinois

Asking Eric: We’re always expected to pay

Dear Eric: I have been sharing Thanksgiving with dear friends for decades. About three years ago, they learned a friend of mine, with whom they are acquainted, had no plans for the day. So, she has been invited and now attends annually.

Alabama Live

Alabama

Asking Eric: Friend takes too many leftovers after holiday meals

Dear Eric: My husband and I are senior citizens in a large, blended family. Back when we were younger, and both gainfully employed, we paid for everything any time our blended family got together. Over the years, the family grew larger numerically.The fact that we’re retired seems to make no difference in the expectation. Any time the group gathers at a restaurant, an outing, or even shopping we end up paying for everything.

Penn Live

Advance Publications

Harrisburg

Dauphin County

Pennsylvania

Asking Eric: We’d like to stop paying for everything when our family gets together

Dear Eric: I have been sharing Thanksgiving with dear friends for decades. About three years ago, they learned a friend of mine, with whom they are acquainted, had no plans for the day. So, she has been invited and now attends annually. These are kind and generous friends, so they offer their guests the opportunity to take home doggie bags. My friend is first in line and often takes enough for two to three people, regardless of the amount of foo…

Denver Post

Denver

Denver County

Colorado

Any time the family gathers at a restaurant, an outing, or even shopping we end up paying for everything.

New Jersey

Asking Eric: ‘How do we break the expectation that we always foot the bill,’ retired parents ask

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a retired couple who doesn't want to keep covering all expenses for family gatherings.

Cleveland

Cuyahoga County

Ohio

Asking Eric: I’m tired of footing the bill for my entire family

Asking Eric addresses navigating a guest's Thanksgiving overindulgence and managing guilt over a strained stepfamily relationship. Practical advice for harmony.

Longmont Times-Call

Prairie Mountain Publishing

Boulder

Boulder County

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Dear Eric: I have been sharing Thanksgiving with dear friends for decades. About three years ago, they learned a friend of mine, with whom they are acquainted, had no plans for the day. So, she has been invited and now attends annually. Continue reading at The Republic News.

Asking Eric: Retired couple keeps hoping someone will offer to help pay for family dinners, but it never happens

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