We live over 300 miles from family; we drive to see them, stay in a holiday inn or similar, have evening meals with them in pubs or restaurants. Nobody says come round for dinner, nobody says stay with us. OK. But they are pleased to see us and we do all get on.
But this time of year the emails start - We'd love to come and see you, can we come and stay in May/June/July etc. we have welcomed them time after time, but now I feel why doesnt anyone do the same for us? I feel like I am running a free holiday service. The last lot that came, I said, how long are you staying and the reply was 'till you chuck us out'
How can I deal with the resentment I am feeling without upsetting anyone? I am getting a bit fed up with it all, but I don't want to feel like this.