Couple refuse to arrange their own transportation to and from the airport

Dear Abby: We are good friends with a couple who have taken two very nice vacations a year for the last several years. We are all in our late 60s.

When they book their trips, they intentionally fail to include ground transportation to and from the airport.

They rely on having friends take them. The airport is about 45 minutes from where we live. They never offer to cover gas or parking for the trips. I feel it’s inconsiderate and poor manners. The wife is a very good friend.

None of us lack the money for vacations. We now just make excuses to not accommodate them. Should we just tell them the truth? — Aggravated In Atlanta

Dear Aggravated: By all means tell your close friend the truth.

Dear Abby: My wife passed away six years ago.

I have finally reached a point where I’m ready to not be alone anymore.

The problem is I’m interested in one of her sisters. I love and care for the whole family, and it would devastate me to lose them by revealing it.

Am I way off base to even think of pursuing it? Should I drop it or talk with her to find out her thoughts?

Maybe I shouldn’t try because it’s not “normal,” but I am interested in the possibility.

— Forbidden Love

In Texas

Dear Forbidden Love: This situation isn’t as unusual as you may think. In biblical times, when a woman lost her husband, it was expected that his brother would marry her. If your late wife’s sister is single, tell her how you feel. You have known her long enough that those feelings may or may not be mutual — but no law says you can’t find out.