Dear Annie: I have a dear friend of 49 years. She has been married for more than 50, while I only married seven years ago. She stood beside me as my matron of honor, and over the years, we have shared so many memories, laughs and life milestones together.

Since my marriage, my husband and I have hosted this couple for dinner more times than I can count. We’ve cooked, entertained and tried to make our home a warm gathering place for all of us. In all that time, they have invited us over exactly once -- and that was to play cards, with no meal involved.

Eventually I stopped inviting them to our home and began suggesting we meet at restaurants instead, just to keep things simple and balanced. Recently, my friend has been diagnosed with early dementia, but this lack of reciprocity began lon

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