You may not feel compelled to change the way the group plays just to suit her. But what she says can give you more insight and with that insight you can decide on the best path forward for your friendship. It may be that she’s had enough of the poker group and so it’s just not a good match anymore.

The tradition really is in honor of my mother, but should I just continue to ignore the lack of acknowledgment?

Dear Eric: My husband and I have been together for 11 years. He has one daughter, 43, with two young children I adore and had been close to — until last summer when the volcano erupted. Since the beginning of our relationship, I have made every effort to be loving and generous to his daughter. She acts entitled and ungrateful to me.

"Since the beginning of our relationship, I have made every effort to be loving and generous to his daughter. She acts entitled and ungrateful to me."

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a senior who wants to make social connections but is dependent on their husband due to health issues.

My mother had a tradition of giving all the children $50. After her death, I have continued this tradition which has become pretty expensive since the family has grown so large. I’m comfortable, so I don’t mind the expense really, but only one of the parents acknowledges the gift.

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In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a family conundrum about a sister who doesn't want to "come home" for the holidays after her husband died.