Dear Eric: Two years ago, a group of 11 women on my husband’s side, including his mother, sisters and aunts, went on a beach house girls’ trip. The group also included the daughters-in-law of his aunts. I was left out and wasn’t even told about this ...

DEAR ERIC: My husband has a longtime friend who makes plans with him/us, for outings, weekends and even holidays, and then cancels a few days before the event. This is actually one of my biggest pet peeves and it annoys me very much.

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is tired of a friend repeatedly canceling plans to get together.

I cannot say anything to this person; it’s my husband’s friend and I prefer to stay out of that dynamic. But maybe I can leave a copy of this letter in print with your suggestions on the table the next time he actually shows up.