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This edition of the “Asking Eric” advice column addresses a reader who feels used by a friend. Specifically, the letter writers describe how they frequently invite a friend over for swims in their pool and for dinners, but the guest never brings anything, fails to say thank you, and never reciprocates the invitations or hosts them in return.