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Being able to stay at yourfriendshouse when you go visit can be a huge perk.
Thats if youre welcome, of course.
As she found it incredibly inconvenient, she refused, prompting him to get mad.
Looking for a second opinion, the woman turned to people online andaskedthem whether this made her a jerk.
A home, she explains, is a primary space.
We de-stress at home because it feels secure and restorative.
Houseguests automatically disrupt routines, norms, and roles, making that safe environment stressful.
The woman in this story isnt familiar with the couple and their children.
She mentions in her post how this would be the first time they would see each other.
Burn claims that we react so defensively because of the ownership aspect.
Its our home, and we dont want it invaded and contaminated by other people.
Thats why it bothers us so much when someone outside our tribe forces themselves into our most private territory.
The fact that we have to keep a certain level of politeness can also be tiring.
you might always offer an alternative, suggesting a particular hotel or anAirbnb.
Ultimately, its your house, and you decide who, if anyone, can stay there.
This boundary is not unreasonable, and her partner should be able to respect it without guilt-tripping her.
People validated the womans refusal, calling out the BFs entitled friends
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