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How to decline an invite

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WineBeforeWhine · 01/04/2026 14:03

How do I decline invite without upsetting my friend. She lives in a one bed flat and has asked me to come and stay over. She only has a single bed, which I hope she lets me have. Otherwise it’s cushions on the floor and I’d never get up off the floor. I’m also a wriggler and honestly think I’ll probably fall out of the single bed. In addition her gay friend (male) is also staying over and she says he sleeps on the floor next to the bed!!! I’m no spring chicken and sharing a room with a guy I only met once before isn’t appealing.

how do I excuse myself politely and without offending her?

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Wishimaywishimight · 01/04/2026 15:22

itsadlibitum · 01/04/2026 14:08

Assuming you are an adult this is an outrageous invitation. There's no way I would even consider it as a serious thing.

I feel the same. I would be inclined to say "Are you joking?" but I suppose that might cause offence. I just can't imagine offering to have guest(s) stay over in a one bed flat!

Cannaebebothered · 01/04/2026 15:20

@WineBeforeWhine just say you’re one hell of a snorer and there’s no way you’d subject anyone to it, you couldn’t live with the embarrassment! You’ll stay in a local b&b or head-home, can’t wait to see her though!

DalmationalAnthem · 01/04/2026 14:49

Mumsntfan1 · 01/04/2026 14:41

Why would you need to share a room? A one bed flat has two rooms. Does she not have a sofa you could sleep on?

I wouldn't attempt to sleep on someone's sofa if they paid me. Not sure it's an appealing offer.

Mumsntfan1 · 01/04/2026 14:41

Why would you need to share a room? A one bed flat has two rooms. Does she not have a sofa you could sleep on?

StationJack · 01/04/2026 14:27

@RampantIvy , it's not an AIBU?

Ella31 · 01/04/2026 14:14

April Fools by any chance? Surely this cant be something she thinks is acceptable sleeping arrangements

MaggiesShadow · 01/04/2026 14:13

"No, thank you"?

I live quite a bit from my closest friends and if we go to a gig or dinner or something, they always offer to have me stay over and I don't like to, so I say "no thanks, I'd rather go home".

RampantIvy · 01/04/2026 14:11

StationJack · 01/04/2026 14:06

YABU

Why?

@WineBeforeWhine just use one of the great answers others posters have suggested.

YANBU by the way. You aren't a student any more.

Helpwithdivorce · 01/04/2026 14:08

Oh I’d love to pop over but I won’t stay thank you. I’m too old to share a room and I’d rather sleep in my own bed

itsadlibitum · 01/04/2026 14:08

Assuming you are an adult this is an outrageous invitation. There's no way I would even consider it as a serious thing.

SkinnyOatFlatWhiteForMePlease · 01/04/2026 14:07

AnneLovesGilbert · 01/04/2026 14:06

”Honestly Diane, I don’t share a room with anyone these days, never mind a bed! I’d love to see you but definitely won’t stay over thanks”.

Edited

Ideal.

StationJack · 01/04/2026 14:06

YABU

AnneLovesGilbert · 01/04/2026 14:06

”Honestly Diane, I don’t share a room with anyone these days, never mind a bed! I’d love to see you but definitely won’t stay over thanks”.

noidea69 · 01/04/2026 14:05

Just say you are too old to be sharing rooms and ask where nearest travel lodge is.