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To ask for your ideas to take petty revenges on an uninvited guest?

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guestsareinvited · 06/03/2026 13:18

Because of boring and longwinded reasons, I can't currently prevent this person from coming to stay with me whenever they like. But I don't have to treat them like a guest, because guests are invited. I have plans in place to renounce this obviously terrible arrangement as soon as possible, but in the meantime I am relieving my frustrations by plotting small, petty revenge's that aren't unreasonable.

(They have a lovey home of their own, and don't really want to stay here. They are choosing to be here specifically because they know I don't want them and to make the point that they still can. It's silly and childish and I didn't choose it. They did, and are also deliberately prolonging the situation. There's nothing to do but laugh about it, and this is intended to be in jest. Although I can't promise I won't put one or two into practice if there are good suggestions.....)

OP posts:
SuziQuinto · 08/03/2026 13:59

Rednotdead · 08/03/2026 11:27

Gosh, lighten up! OP meant this to be a lighthearted rant, some of you have no sense of humour

It's pointless telling people of for having "no sense of humour". Humour is, of course, subjective.

Ronnybabes · 08/03/2026 13:50

Sorry,
I did not come across your reasons until much later.
I now understand your predicament, but do not understand your Mother's motives.
Surely she cannot enjoy her stay as an unwanted intruder.

Ronnybabes · 08/03/2026 13:30

Smileysmoke · 06/03/2026 14:00

Yabu because it's ridiculous that you won't give the full info on the situation.

This....

Eufyon · 08/03/2026 12:45

Surely given the mother owns the property, if she gets pissed off whilst visiting because the OP has made her life uncomfortable… she’ll just kick out the OP.

The mother is the one with the power in this scenario!

UniversityofWarwick · 08/03/2026 12:44

CustardySergeant · 06/03/2026 13:55

Where do you think she is going to obtain a dead mouse? RodentsRUs?

I buy mine from Pets@Home (I have snakes.)

Bananalanacake · 08/03/2026 12:12

I thought PITA mil and your DH refuses to tell them to leave or an ex partner being difficult, if you tell us who it is we can give better advice.

Ceceprincess80 · 08/03/2026 11:32

Do all the above. Im here for petty.

Rednotdead · 08/03/2026 11:27

Gosh, lighten up! OP meant this to be a lighthearted rant, some of you have no sense of humour

PieLoe · 08/03/2026 11:27

@NoahDia
‘Who owns or rents the house?
If it's you then they are your guest.
And this thread is ridiculous’

Well I think it’s hilarious. It’s because you haven’t been in this situation.
😂

ShellyRay · 08/03/2026 10:17

I'm sorry about this situation! Here's a suggestion that I would not implement but that might amuse you. I have a friend who became VERY eco-friendly and decided on these toilet rules - no flushing for number ones and no toilet paper. For number twos there were little flannels that were left in a bin and washed when they had accumulated. It certainly put off visitors! I still remember the saying 'if it's yellow let it mellow' or something, it was enough to deter anyone.

SuziQuinto · 08/03/2026 09:34

Eufyon · 08/03/2026 07:41

Surely pretty disruptive for your daughter to have her granny visit and then her mum & gran war for a few weeks, granny leaves, and then…. Cycle repeated again.

Yes, it can't be easy for her in that situation.

Itsjustmethatsall · 08/03/2026 09:22

CustardySergeant · 06/03/2026 13:55

Where do you think she is going to obtain a dead mouse? RodentsRUs?

Any shop that sells food for reptiles. It's easy

ItsOkItsDarkChocolate · 08/03/2026 07:43

Hodge00079 · 07/03/2026 22:34

I know this isn’t the nature of the post but I hope you are paying mates rates. If the property is not up to speck and no certification she couldn’t rent. Also the rent of a house is a completely different ballgame. Lodger would pay less rent than someone who has sole occupancy.

It sounds like she is doing this for some twisted reason. Perhaps control. She knows you don’t want her there. Perhaps it would change if you acted like really pleased she was there. You would have to think of a story. Perhaps you heard/read a sad story and it made you think live was short. That you should cherish time together. Make a big thing about time spent together. Think of activities you can do together. Perhaps a hobby that you know she will hate but act like you are passionate about it. Act like you are trying to make up for the time you didn’t appreciate her being there. Hopefully the visits will lose appeal.

Yes, I wondered something along these lines. She’s coming extra because you wanted her less…. Try the old reverse psychology approach if that’s how she works 🤔

Eufyon · 08/03/2026 07:41

Surely pretty disruptive for your daughter to have her granny visit and then her mum & gran war for a few weeks, granny leaves, and then…. Cycle repeated again.

ItsOkItsDarkChocolate · 08/03/2026 07:38

@guestsareinvited

There really have been some great suggestions! 😂 I have enjoyed your thread too.

I totally understand your sticking with it until exams are over, so glad you’re looking now though.

I understand it’s more hassle to move again, but given what you’ve described about your mother, no way would I buy her home if I were you. A fresh start.

I would seriously consider going NC afterwards though. She doesn’t need to know where your new home is, it could be the best opportunity to do so!!

I hope the responses help you and your daughter get through the next few months with, like you say, a bit of light relief.

Good luck and I hope your DD does well!

AltitudeCheck · 08/03/2026 01:36

Begin teaching yourself recorder/ bagpipes/ violin.... after a week invite the rest of the band to come and practice at your house every morning before work.

Hang wind chimes outside their window

Solerina · 08/03/2026 00:59

Grease the front path, they night not even manage to get to the door.

ThatPearlkitty · 08/03/2026 00:51

what about doing a setup for an onlyfans studio ? @guestsareinvited

SheSaidHummingbird · 08/03/2026 00:50

SuziQuinto · 07/03/2026 23:31

Surely her Mum will see her and her daughter using the WiFi though? Smart TV, phones etc. the girl is doing revision.

They're using their data allowance and hotspotting at great expense, which the mother will likewise have to do.

StolenTeapots · 08/03/2026 00:41

OSupergran · 06/03/2026 14:23

Fill pillowcase with live bees
Put honey in their comb
Change bedroom light bulb to deadly lasers
Fill bath with angry pirhanas
Fill their shoes with super glue
Swap your hand soaps for Baylis and Harding

Wow if these are all similar level they you REALLY hate B&H soap Grin

SuziQuinto · 07/03/2026 23:31

SheSaidHummingbird · 07/03/2026 23:27

@guestsareinvited Change the WiFi password but tell the guest it's not working and an engineer will be coming to resolve the issue in... ooooh, 3 months? It's the soonest you could arrange! Of course, they won't actually be about to resolve on this date so this outage will go on and on....

Surely her Mum will see her and her daughter using the WiFi though? Smart TV, phones etc. the girl is doing revision.

SheSaidHummingbird · 07/03/2026 23:27

@guestsareinvited Change the WiFi password but tell the guest it's not working and an engineer will be coming to resolve the issue in... ooooh, 3 months? It's the soonest you could arrange! Of course, they won't actually be about to resolve on this date so this outage will go on and on....

SuziQuinto · 07/03/2026 23:27

OnTheBoardwalk · 07/03/2026 23:24

What is this? I do not want to google it!

am loving this thread and the evil suggestions, well apart from the stupid ones telling you to stink out and ruin the house you are renting and have to live in

Quite! So many of them as well!

OnTheBoardwalk · 07/03/2026 23:24

LoyalMember · 07/03/2026 21:02

Sign them up for a subscription for Japanese scat porn.

What is this? I do not want to google it!

am loving this thread and the evil suggestions, well apart from the stupid ones telling you to stink out and ruin the house you are renting and have to live in

SheSaidHummingbird · 07/03/2026 23:23

StrawberrySquash · 06/03/2026 13:19

Swap their coffee for decaf/full caf.

@guestsareinvited And you've no milk or sugar in, oops!