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AIBU to expect the host to keep her own bedroom?

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oopsiedaisies123 · 08/08/2026 09:29

The situation:

friend A has second home. Friend B has come to stay. Friend B has two young kids aged 2-5.

friends A’s bedroom has a super king. The other room is the spare room but only has a small double.

friend A’s new bf is coming to stay.

YANBU: friend A should gives up her bedroom and stays with new boyfriend in spare room on small double so friend B can be more comfortable with two young kids in super king.

YABU: friend B is ultimately the guest and should be in spare room with her two kids when boyfriend comes regardless as she’s the guest. Even though it’s Friend B’s second home it’s still her bedroom and she should always go there.

friend A and B have been closer for almost 20 years.

OP posts:
EmmaB1309 · 09/08/2026 08:36

I’m inclined to say Yanbu and that the host should give up her room. Bed size is kinda irrelevant, unless the kids are sleeping in there with her. What matters is room size and whether the additional space is needed to accommodate the two children.
This post is kinda giving off first world problem vibes (who has a ‘second home’ and then complains about giving up their room for a few days!?) if you are the host although I’m going to assume you’re not as you’ve assigned ‘Yanbu’ to the host giving up her room!

Noodles1234 · 08/08/2026 16:42

Friend A has right to any Ron of their choice. Friend B should bring or purchase air bed or similar of their choosing.

If Friend A offers to swap that is their call and very much above the required line. But why would they if bf is coming?

StormGazing · 08/08/2026 14:20

Mnetcurious · 08/08/2026 10:17

Frankly the part that stood out to me most was the new bf coming to stay while there are kids there.

Yes I agree … kids should stay with family or their dad, and the friend gets the spare room

SylvanMoon · 08/08/2026 13:45

So are you the second home owner or the mum with 2 kids? What do you want to happen?

Yetone · 08/08/2026 13:26

I don’t give up my bed for anyone. No problem for friend with 2 small children to sleep in a double bed.
Who are you OP?

getthroughonemoreday · 08/08/2026 13:18

I think giving up your bed in your primary residence is odd, unless you have a guest who can't sleep comfortably in the guest bed. For a second home, I feel slightly less strongly about this, but ultimately, I'd rather sleep in my own familiar bed. Guests usually just sleep wherever there's room for them. I'd expect the kids could sleep on a sofa or something else (blow-up mattress). (Most kids can sleep practically anywhere without discomfort.)

Saracen · 08/08/2026 12:53

It would be very kind of the host to give up her own room so her guests can be more comfortable. But it certainly isn't expected or required. All in all it is rather inconvenient to swap, as the host presumably has personal things in her own bedroom which she would need to move, and may mean changing the bedding extra times.

My sister & her DH gave up their larger room to make my (larger) visiting family more comfortable. I was extremely grateful. When they visited us years later, my DH and I gave up our bedroom to make them more comfortable because of their medical needs. They were extremely grateful. It was somewhat inconvenient in both cases, but it was a nice thing to do.

I don't think I would have put myself out for anyone I didn't love. Fortunately we are quite fond of each other.

PDAalltheway · 08/08/2026 12:43

I wouldn't give up my bedroom for anyone. Would be awkward with me needing to get in there to access clothes & other belongings while the visitors were there.

godmum56 · 08/08/2026 12:38

Happytaytos · 08/08/2026 09:54

Host keeps their room.

nailed it

BramStoner · 08/08/2026 12:27

I wouldn't dream of giving up my bedroom for a guest unless there was a real necessity.

Ponoka7 · 08/08/2026 12:25

At 2 & 5, they can all fit in the bed. Both ages can still wet the bed etc and are curious enough to open drawers etc. They get the spare room. I'm overweight and can sleep in a single with my nine year old granddaughter.

burnoutbabe · 08/08/2026 12:25

reluctantbrit · 08/08/2026 10:52

The only time I gave up my room was when my PIL came for a visit. They were already 70+ and the spare bed is a single with a pull out, no way I force them to sleep basically on the floor.

Everyone else had to make do with that scenario or can get a hotel/Air BnB

Yes I am the same. Would give up my bed for my parents or mum to go on sofa bed. Anyone my age or younger had the sofa bed and/or blow up.

or can stay in my room if we are away (sister only really) and bung sheets in wash when they leave and remake bed!

38woman · 08/08/2026 12:22

Neither.
New boyfriend doesn't come over while friend A is hosting her friend and small children.

MrsPottscloset · 08/08/2026 12:20

it's not unreasonable for friend A to keep her larger bedroom but it would be courteous to offer it to friend B, that's what I would do for a guest.

AbzMoz · 08/08/2026 12:16

I’ll (well we’ll) give up our (super king, accessible on both sides) bed if it’s necessary for our guests - either elderly parents or couples with young kids who’d struggle with double that is only accessible on one side.
I would probably assume friend b would be comfy enough in the double room for her stay.

It’s been a LONG time since I’ve had a new bf, but I wouldn’t have bf stay over if it’s just a short trip for my friend; I’d stick to 1-2 date nights out/at his.

but each to their own and it’s the homeowners decision to offer or not.

Zanatdy · 08/08/2026 12:10

I often give my bed up for guests, but no-one has ever given their bed up for me. When I move next month, I won’t be giving my room up again.

AlliWantIsARoomSomewheeeere · 08/08/2026 12:10

A standard double is fine for one person to share with 2kids 5& under. Would I want to do it every night of the year no, could I if needed, yes. For a holiday? No drama.

Expectingn a friend to give up their bigger bed in their own room is ridiculously entitled. Though some may offer it, it certainly shouldn't be expected.

Jaxhog · 08/08/2026 12:06

Are you friend B? If so, its friend A's decision.

Are you friend A? It's still friend A's decision.

If you're neither, its none of your business and still friend A's decision.

SilveryBear · 08/08/2026 12:05

Why has friend A invited her new boyfriend to stay when she already has multiple guests?

I think that is a bit of a stupid decision tbh.

Coconutter24 · 08/08/2026 12:03

Friend B takes the room that is offered, if she doesn’t like it or thinks it’s not comfy enough then she looks for a local hotel

Chaarlene · 08/08/2026 12:01

(I think OP wanted us to pick up on the 'new' bit of boyfriend. I was obliging. I still maintain, new boyfriend = shag-fest. However, that is a good idea - kids in with Friend A = death to shag-fest.)

Rainbowralph · 08/08/2026 11:59

Host keeps own room. I would probably put a fold out bed or extra mattress in the spare room though.

DaisyChain505 · 08/08/2026 11:57

DoubleShotEspresso · 08/08/2026 11:28

In this context OP I am not sure either option matters.
why would Friend B expose her children to the unknown boyfriend of Friend A?
It sounds a bit like Friend A us staying her territory & is fed up of Friend B using her home like it’s her own maybe?
Apologies if I am reading the situation wrong, but there are clearly a few factors you have not included here.

This is a bit of a stretch. What’s wrong with the children being introduced to A’s new partner. Not every man out there is the child snatcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

DaisyChain505 · 08/08/2026 11:54

Friend A stays in her own room. If friend B isn’t happy with her free accommodation she can pay for a hotel. It’s one adult and two small children in a double bed it’s not as if she has a partner with her too.

HideousKinky · 08/08/2026 11:54

Friend A keeps her bedroom.
But then I don't give up my bedroom for anybody

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