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..... for asking someone NOT to visit?

(40 Posts)
Davida1968 Tue 23-Jun-20 09:58:16

ExD, IMO you are being totally sensible. (DH & I continue to see friends in gardens only, and keeping at an appropriate distance.) If your family can't understand the situation, then that's their problem, not yours.

Beau1958 Tue 23-Jun-20 09:57:10

Not only is it against the law we have to keep to our ‘bubbles’-otherwise this virus will take hold again. You are totally in the right to refuse visitors they shouldn’t be asking anyway !

Froglady Tue 23-Jun-20 09:46:41

No, you are perfectly within your rights to say 'no' to them. It is your health and safety that comes first and they should respect that.

Alexa Tue 23-Jun-20 08:21:25

You did right ExD.

sodapop Tue 23-Jun-20 08:18:41

I agree with everyone else, take whatever precautions you feel are necessary ExD. It's a bit of a cheek to invite yourself to someone's house at present.

Hetty58 Tue 23-Jun-20 07:07:33

It's quite OK, under present circumstances, to remind people that you can't have visitors - especially as you're over 80. Of course, you can't be expected to sit outdoors in the cold either!

Esspee Tue 23-Jun-20 07:03:01

Of course you are not being unreasonable. They are if they don't like you turning them down.

Hithere Tue 23-Jun-20 02:35:38

Yanbu

Freeandeasy Tue 23-Jun-20 01:46:17

No - you haven’t been unreasonable - they are being unreasonable asking to visit. You were right to say no.

Teacheranne Tue 23-Jun-20 01:29:40

I worry about all the people who seem to be behaving as if all restrictions have been lifted. Officially nothing has been announced and nowhere does it suggest that indoor visits are allowed.

welbeck Tue 23-Jun-20 01:18:47

yes, they were at fault, not you.
they should have asked if you are having/ would like visitors.
don't worry about it.
safety comes first.
if you H is not being so careful, all the more reason for you to be extra vigilant, for your own preservation as well as his.
and i bet you cook, clean,launder etc for him.
just casually mention that you don't want to get ill as he might not be up to speed with all those skills.
as well as nursing you.
that might make him think.

GrauntyHelen Tue 23-Jun-20 01:08:56

you haven't been unreasonable you shouldn't be having visitors indoors yet and I'd not want to be sitting outside in the evening if I was you either

Bridgeit Mon 22-Jun-20 19:58:38

I agree with Calendergirl, & your relatives should respect & understand your decision. Best wishes

Calendargirl Mon 22-Jun-20 18:08:56

No, I don’t think you are. Your visitors should have asked you if you are having people round yet, and should respect your views.
Personally, I wouldn’t dream of inviting myself round to anyone else at the moment, and don’t expect them to come to me either.

ExD Mon 22-Jun-20 18:02:47

I have just told my husband's cousin and his wife not to come to visit us tonight.,
My DH doesn't know yet, he's still out working on the farm, but he would have welcomed them in and thought nothing of it if he'd answered the phone.
I didn't put it as bluntly as that, and he said he understood, but I think he was insulted. They just wanted to 'drop in' and see how we are, which was kind, but we are both over 80 and have been strict up till now (well I have, DH less so) and I'm not prepared to have them come into my home at present and i said so.
They may sit outside if they like, but its cold here today, and I'm not going to sit around in the cold.
Have I been unreasonable?