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Asking Eric: ‘Helpful’ friend’s volunteering to do the dishes just makes more work
Asking Eric: ‘Helpful’ friend’s volunteering to do the dishes just makes more work
Asking Eric: ‘Helpful’ friend’s volunteering to do the dishes just makes more work

Published on: 06/12/2026

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Dear Eric: About once a week or so, my wife has a small group of close friends over to the house for lunch. As she is now dependent upon a walker due to a recent surgery and age-related issues, one of the ladies has insisted on washing and drying the dishes after their meal.

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