gailrmv
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Can anyone think of a polite way to tell someone that you really would NOT like them to stay at your house?
This has happened to me a couple times lately. I usually suck it up and play hostess, but I'm starting to feel like I run a hotel!
I just got a message from an old friend with whom I am no longer close. She wants to visit several people in my city and stay with me. Evidently nobody else has a guest room. DH, who gets along with nearly everyone, cannot stand this friend and has said he absolutely does not want her to stay with us. I wouldn't mind that much, but with all the other guests we have coming in the next couple months, am not thrilled either - and I respect DH's wishes.
But what to say to my friend without coming off like a b*tch? I'm thinking something like "It would be nice to see you if you want to come to town, but it is not a good time for us to have overnight guests." But what do I say when she asks why, or asks when would be a good time?
This has happened to me a couple times lately. I usually suck it up and play hostess, but I'm starting to feel like I run a hotel!
I just got a message from an old friend with whom I am no longer close. She wants to visit several people in my city and stay with me. Evidently nobody else has a guest room. DH, who gets along with nearly everyone, cannot stand this friend and has said he absolutely does not want her to stay with us. I wouldn't mind that much, but with all the other guests we have coming in the next couple months, am not thrilled either - and I respect DH's wishes.
But what to say to my friend without coming off like a b*tch? I'm thinking something like "It would be nice to see you if you want to come to town, but it is not a good time for us to have overnight guests." But what do I say when she asks why, or asks when would be a good time?