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Friends want to stay for two months - while moving house - help?

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Greenfinch Thu 02-Nov-17 20:00:56

How cheeky of them. Be brave and say no and then you won't resent them and you will be proud of yourself.

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MawBroon Thu 02-Nov-17 19:44:30

Fish’s??? confused
Try again
You know that thing about visitors and fish?

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MawBroon Thu 02-Nov-17 19:43:22

You may end up seriously regretting this. You know thstbthing about visitors and fish’s?
Especially being on your own, do you REALLY want your house to be taken over? I know I wouldn’t.
You just have to smile and say it would not really work. Sorry. End of.
You are under no obligation and they can just as easily rent for a couple of months as I cannot believe you are their last resort.

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midgey Thu 02-Nov-17 19:35:33

This nearly happened to me once, luckily I went into hospital instead. Seems unbelievable to me that they should even suggest it. I totally agree that it could go on for much longer than anyone would like. Make up an excuse or alternatively ask for rent and make sure you are not being taken for a ride. Best of luck!

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lemongrove Thu 02-Nov-17 19:34:49

The thing is....do you want to do it? If not, then say no.Say that your health isn’t the best just now and you need to be quiet.
Lifelong friends are one thing, but casual friends are another.You must do what suits you and not them.

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Feelingmyage55 Thu 02-Nov-17 19:30:43

Casual friends, are moving house and need accommodation until they get an entry date. This might be in six weeks, so they would be in their own home by Christmas. But we all know the pitfall of entry dates ................ AIBU to worry that they will need to stay for longer? I have plenty of space but honestly just cannot be bothered being super tidy and organised for that length of time. What do I do about housekeeping? I am not financially stretched at all but .. am I worrying about nothing ? The parents both work full time and the children are at school all day and after school club until 5 pm. DH is working abroad so I feel like a sitting duck. Usually I just say okay but ... Help?

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