DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have traveled many times with two other couples who are dear friends. My husband recently passed away, but I plan to continue traveling with them. We've traditionally split expenses such as condo and car rentals equally, with each couple paying one third.
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We now have our first trip planned since my husband's passing. We're planning to rent a three-bedroom condo and a vehicle large enough to accommodate all of us and our luggage. They assumed I would pay one-third of the condo expense, since I'll have my own bedroom. I'm fine with that.
My question is regarding the rental car. We haven't discussed how we'll split the cost, but I think it would be fair to split the car five ways, since there are only five of us now. I don't want to cause friction between us, and I'd appreciate your thoughts on how the car rental cost should be split and how I should approach discussing this with them. -- UNCERTAIN TRAVELER
DEAR UNCERTAIN: Because your situation has changed, I don't think it would be inappropriate to raise the subject of splitting the cost of the car rental five ways. These are longtime friends, and your point is valid. Mention it the next time the trip is discussed.