Dear Eric: I have a weekend planned with my sister-in-law.

We split the cost for two nights. We each paid about $250.

There was a cancellation policy that after a certain date you could not get a refund. That date has passed. She now has a conflict which is completely legitimate and possibly can’t come. I can still go.

Should I offer to pay her back for her half if I go without her?

– Solo Vacation

Dear Vacation: If you can afford it, it would be kind to reimburse her. However, it’s not a requirement.

You both entered into the agreement with the hotel or resort, and both paid knowing about their cancellation policy. So, the obligation for reimbursement doesn’t sit with you.

It isn’t as if you’ll be getting twice the value, so you’re not getting something for nothing. Rather, you’l

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