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People that overstay their welcome! (Lighthearted)

11 replies

TiffanyAtBreakfast · 02/11/2013 11:48

I am probably being rather U here but I'm feeling very disgruntled with my husband's friend who is STILL sat on our sofa in his boxers after staying over last night. He has put a football programme on (least restful thing ever in the morning, in my opinion).

We've made him a cup of tea, breakfast and given him a towel to shower. Even discussed the order of our plans today (which are being pushed further and further back as I type this!).

This has happened to us several times when we've had couples stay over and I was baffled then, too - I don't understand how people miss obvious but polite hints that we want to get on and not just lie about til midday.
DH and his friend weren't even drinking last night (just had a few beers and films while I was out) so it's not like he's waiting to be fit to drive etc.

It's nice when guests want to stay for breakfast and a chat but to me, midday is way too late when people have said they have plans that day.

What's the verdict? Does this happen to others? Maybe our flat us just really comfy! :)

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ringaringarosy · 02/11/2013 11:50

my husbands friends dont just stay over,id be annoyed tbh,do you have children?

MooseBeTimeForSnow · 02/11/2013 11:52

I'd just say, "sorry but it's time for you to go. We have stuff to do"

harticus · 02/11/2013 11:52

Yes it happens all the time.

What I do is say "Right then XXX - off you fuck" and get the hoover out.

Never fails.

starsandunicorns · 02/11/2013 11:53

This annoys me to the point I dont like people staying over when I have stayed over at others peoples houses im out the door by 9:30am at the latest

DifferenceEngine · 02/11/2013 11:54

Harticus has it, I think.

DifferenceEngine · 02/11/2013 11:55

And if he puts football on, switch it off with a firm 'no thank you'

Pollydon · 02/11/2013 11:57

Yup,my inlaws have no idea about social conventions on when to leave. Pop in for a coffee & stay 5 hrs ( yes, really )Hmm

TiffanyAtBreakfast · 02/11/2013 11:59

I know I should be stronger about it but I feel that as it's his friend not mine, it's DHs job to kick him out.

I've just given DH a dirty look and I can hear him suggesting the friend should shower... About time!

No kiddies yet so we often have friends to stay.

It does sort of put me off having people over tbh, I like to get up and make the most of the day, or lounge around with my husband... Not sit watching Soccer AM in silence feeling grumpy all morning lol

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TiffanyAtBreakfast · 02/11/2013 11:59

Haha!! Love "off you fuck"!

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WallyBantersJunkBox · 02/11/2013 12:01

GrinGrinGrinHarticusGrinGrinGrin

Get ready to go and say we'll be leaving in 10 if you can make yourself ready, thanks.

I went round to a friends for the first time, woke in the night with terrible sickness, and had to evacuate the guest room at 8am as they had the builders round. I literally couldn't move, so they transferred me to the sofa and went on with their day, left me some tea and toast and told me to leave when ready. I felt awful it was the first time I'd met my friends partner.

Can't have been too bad for a first impression as they are DS's godparents now. Smile

Mogz · 02/11/2013 12:27

It's nice that he feels comfortable in your house but you're not unreasonable to want him out. I've had to chivvy a few people out before and after tons of hints not being taken told them, 'Right, have you got everything? Time to get out of my house as I've stuff to do'. Thankfully my friends and I are quite close and I don't think I've offended anyone, yet!

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