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I canceled Christmas dinner at my place—I'm done paying for everyone

Every holiday season, we get letters from readers who feel the pressure of being the “default host” — the one with the ...

Asking Eric: We’re well into our 80s, but people think we should still host them at our beach house

We cannot move from our home, and we do all our own housekeeping without outside help (which we cannot afford). We’ve tried ...
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Asking Eric: We no longer want houseguests, but are getting pushback from family and friends

A reply of “sorry, that’s not possible” is met sometimes with questions or pushback, offers to cook breakfast, et cetera.
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Its About Time My Parents Pay for My Holiday Travels Whats the Best Way to Ask?

The tradition of you traveling to your parents' home for Christmas is familiar and thus comfortable, but your reasons for wanting to disrupt the holiday season status quo are legitimate; $1,400 is a ...