How to get visitors to leave?

My late husband used to say „ so I’ve talked and listened enough today I’m now going to bed !“ and nobody was offended ?

I've heard going upstairs and returning with your pyjamas on is a good way.

Don't invite them again!!! We are cursed with politeness sometimes, aren't we? "Well this was nice, wasn't it?" And go and get their coat. But whatever you say, avoid, "we must do it again sometime." ?

Some people just can’t take a hint, next time be brave stand up and say well it was nice to chat but we’re both having an early night and walk to the door.

Did you stay friends with her Oldwoman70?
If do have you ever laughed about it with her?

Standing up is the best way of signaling without saying much, I think.

He was here by invitation for 'a drink'.

Put your coat on before you know they're arriving

Its only happened a couple of times over the years,the last time it was " sorry my eyes are closing time for bed" that got them moving towards the door.

Gosh. How bold. I was mentally trying these out during the last two and a half hours of his monologue but chickened out. Poor DH was looking so tired and fed up but our visitor was completely impervious.

No ideas I'm afraid but your post does remind me about someone who dropped in one afternoon for a "quick" coffee, it was a hot day and we sat in the garden and DH, being a very hospitable person, opened a bottle of wine. After several hours (and another bottle of wine) she was still there. I was undergoing chemotherapy and several times mentioned how tired I was - eventually I went off to bed. She still didn't take the hint and ended up having to spend the night as she was not fit to drive home!

My Dad used to get up , still chatting , and wind the clock on the mantelpiece ! Then he remained standing , so everyone else got to their feet lol
My dear departed BIL never said a word but slid out of the room and disappeared to bed , the visitors would suddenly realise he wasn’t coming back and we would all get up and leave .

I’ve embarrassed my OH for years with this problem.
I just stand up and say ok peeps, time to go because I want to go to bed

My Dad's standard signal was to get up and put the milk bottles out ready for the next day delivery. It made it clear that the evening was over!