DEAR ERIC: Two of my friends are planning a girls trip that I do not want to be involved with. They are planning it for when I am off of work so I can’t say no.

Although we have been friends for more than 30 years, I recently discovered that these women shared very different political beliefs and morals than I do, which wouldn’t normally be a problem. However, when they drink, hatred and lies spew from their lips. It makes me very uncomfortable, and I don’t want to be around them.

Part of the reason for this trip is to bring some fun to one of the women, who recently lost her husband to a terminal illness. As much as I want to take care of her and show my support, I don’t think I can tolerate spending an entire weekend halfway across the country with these friends.

How can I get out of

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