Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Original poster

suggestions on how to say "please leave now".

212 replies

cosmobrown · 29/12/2024 17:25

It's a MIL one I'm afraid.
She has form for outstaying her welcome and not realising it.

Please suggest some gentle but not too subtle phrases please!
This thread is light hearted really. (ish!)

OP posts:
JustMyView13 · 29/12/2024 17:46

Hey, MIL, your Uber’s here

Ohwhatfuckeryitistoride · 29/12/2024 17:43

"Well it's been lovely, but..
Off you jolly well fuck now (cuntychops)"

Coka · 29/12/2024 17:43

Stand up (knee slap) and say well thank you for coming over it has been lovely. Time for us to get sorted for tomorrow but we will see you on...

Shetlands · 29/12/2024 17:41

Does she know when she's supposed to leave or is that not discussed beforehand?

outthereandbeyond · 29/12/2024 17:40

Have you heard about the witch’s hex for getting people to leave?? You grab a broom and turn it upside down and leave it in the corner of a room. Your guest will leave shortly after 🧹

SoNiceToComeHomeTo · 29/12/2024 17:39

'Ah, time to put the kids to bed/ ring my cousin in Transylvania/ sort out my clothes for work tomorrow. But I'm dying for some tea first. Have you got time for a quick cup before you go?'

OrangutanDaisies · 29/12/2024 17:38

Well I better tidy up and get ready for bed, it was lovely seeing you.

Thanks for coming over when will we see you next and stand up as you say it.

purplecorkheart · 29/12/2024 17:37

If she lives reasonably nearby. Hey mil, just got a phonecall from a friend/work colleague/etc. She needs me to pop in to look after her children/help her with x. I am passing your house/station/bus stop. Get your stuff together and we will leave in 15 mins.

TheStarfire · 29/12/2024 17:37

TheDandyLion · 29/12/2024 17:31

Stand up, slap your thighs and say "right then" .

That's the international signal for off you go isn't it?

Exactly^^

WTFWilma · 29/12/2024 17:36

I love the fact that a slap on the knees is now almost part of the English language.

DisforDarkChocolate · 29/12/2024 17:36

As in staying too long after dinner or staying too long for Christmas?

GirlWithTheRedScarf · 29/12/2024 17:36

“Right, I’m so sorry to have kept you! Did you bring a coat?”

MaterCogitaVera · 29/12/2024 17:34

“It’s been so lovely to see you! We’re going to have to let you get on now, as we have (a meeting with friends | work to do | chores to do | shopping to do).”

“I’m going to have to send you away before I embarrass myself and fall asleep on you! It’s been such a fun, busy few days, and I need (a quick nap before I start on dinner | an early night).”

”Thanks so much for coming round! Would you like (a few of these homemade biscuits | a slice of that cake) to take home with you for later? I’ll get you a little bag.”

growlum · 29/12/2024 17:34

Oh my goodness is that the time? Hasn’t the day flown by! Have you got time for a last cup of tea before you head off?
*one cup of tea later, standing up:
Well, hasn’t this been lovely, when will we be seeing you next?

WigglyVonWaggly · 29/12/2024 17:34

This won’t be helpful but I once worked with an eccentric Latin teacher who got rid of his MIL by saying, ‘Right - shall we face your chariot in the direction of home?’

hopeishere · 29/12/2024 17:33

How long was she supposed to stay? Does she need a lift home? Public transport or car?

StormingNorman · 29/12/2024 17:33

What are you up to for the rest of the day?

confusednana · 29/12/2024 17:32

cosmobrown · 29/12/2024 17:25

It's a MIL one I'm afraid.
She has form for outstaying her welcome and not realising it.

Please suggest some gentle but not too subtle phrases please!
This thread is light hearted really. (ish!)

can your other half not have the conversation.... 'come on mother, isnt it time you made a move?'

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 29/12/2024 17:32

When was she supposed to have gone home? What happened when that time arrived - did neither you nor her mention her planned departure before or around then?

I've never been in this position, so I haven't got any tips. I'd love to know how it happens though!

TheDandyLion · 29/12/2024 17:31

Stand up, slap your thighs and say "right then" .

That's the international signal for off you go isn't it?

Pillarsofsalt · 29/12/2024 17:31

A big slap on your knees and stand up “Right it’s been lovely having you but we are all knackered so we’re kicking you out. Looking forward to next week/Easter/whenever you see them again.”

TreeCake · 29/12/2024 17:30

I have a friend like this. I've started meeting her out for dinner/coffee instead. However I used to just have to get on with my evening, running a bath for the DC etc. I moved on to checking train times for her when that hint didn't work.
Something along the lines of 'DH and I are going to watch Gavin and Stacey tonight, what are you doing when you get home?'.

Jolietta · 29/12/2024 17:30

Get up and get her coat and drape over your arm and approach her saying, 'It's been lovely seeing you June, hope you've enjoyed seeing us.'

DreadPirateRobots · 29/12/2024 17:30

Is she staying with you or a day visitor?

"Well, MIL, it's been lovely having you here but now we really need to sort the house out/get ready to go back to work/have some space. Can you head home?"

GabriellaMontez · 29/12/2024 17:30

It's been lovely, but, I'm absolutely exhausted, I'm heading to bed. Goodnight!