In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who feels like they are stuck choosing between family and friends when it comes to celebrating the holidays together.

Dear Eric: I’m so enjoying reading your column! Thank you! The letter “Unhappy Holiday” was from the mother traveling to the UK to spend holidays with her husband’s family, who is distressed that her sister-in-law has planned an event with only her husband and child, not inviting the letter writer’s family, too.

I am getting snarky comments from my son and daughter-in-law about how quiet my friend was and how she didn’t fit in.

I told my son we could always stay home while the friend visits. He indicated it wasn’t acceptable because “who would make

My husband and I are seniors. We no longer host Thanksgiving and other holidays, as our youngest son has taken that on willingly. I still prepare a variety of dishes and baked goods which we take to his home.