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Dear Eric: I am a woman in my 60s with six siblings. Our parents are in their early 90s and have raised us to be thoughtful and respectful. Many of my siblings are female and have always gotten along famously, traveling together on girls’ trips and seeing each other for holidays and family celebrations.

No one in my circle is particularly well-off financially. The activities we enjoy can be somewhat expensive. We’ve always split costs — but now I would very much like to not have my friends feel obligated to pay me back. I would like them to relax and enjoy their time with me and not worry about money.

Dear Eric: I am a woman in my 60s with six siblings. Our parents are in their early 90s and have raised us to be thoughtful and respectful. Many of my siblings are female and have always gotten along famously, traveling together on girls’ trips and seeing each other for holidays and family celebrations.

Dear Eric: By choice, I’m a single middle-aged adult with no kids. I’m an only child as well so I don’t have a lot of close family. I’ve managed to create a small but strong circle of friends. Something that brings me great joy is extending hospitality and generosity to the people I care about.