The families who live near us only invite us to functions where a gift is needed, such as weddings and birthdays, etc. We feel very sad about this since we spend many holidays alone. May I add ...

Dear Eric: My spouse and I are an older couple with ... The families who live near us only invite us to functions where a gift is needed, such as weddings and birthdays, etc.

Dear Eric: My spouse and I are an older couple with ... The families who live near us only invite us to functions where a gift is needed, such as weddings and birthdays, etc.

Dear Eric: My spouse and I are an older couple with ... The families who live near us only invite us to functions where a gift is needed, such as weddings and birthdays, etc.

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Ask if, in the future – say for birthdays or holidays – a gift card or cash would go further. Asking Eric: Reader laments how society writes off people once they become ill or disabled Asking ...