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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I consider myself a generous person and most of my friends are also generous. I have this one friend who just never ever reciprocates. We have had them over probably 30-40 times and always feed them meals every single time. She had invited my daughter over for a play date once and it was only because all the kids were begging to go over to their house while we were at a park 5 min away. They are clearly well off. Dh has an executive position at a huge corporation, live in a nice home in an expensive neighborhood, vacation, fine dining, etc.

I can’t help but feel bad that in all the years that I have known her, she has never picked up the tab once, even a coffee. They will sometimes offer to Venmo their portion of the meal but will never once offer to pick up the tab.

[b]Do I have the right to be annoyed?[/b]

I don’t want to be petty but it just seems so rude never to even offer to reciprocate.[/quote]Sort of.  She can't read your mind and whoever asks offers.  However, call her and tease "Your treat?" about any future get-togethers.  Some people hate having guests and may have had a bad experience. It is not just financial. They may even feel burdened visiting you.  [/quote]

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