Am I being unreasonable to let my Dad visit us for a week at a time?

[wassername]

My dh has just complained to me that he thinks my Dad's visits are too long - and I can see his point but really don't know how to address it with my Dad. My Dad lives on his own so his time is his own and also I guess he can get a bit lonely. He is in his seventies, lives about 250 miles away from us and had a heart operation 2 years ago but is pretty fit despite that. He helps me with the children (3 under 7) so I find his visits quite useful, and we do get on pretty well. My dh gets on with him OK but I guess just feels his space is being invaded for too long as my Dad usually stays for about a week at a time. Over Christmas he stayed for two weeks which I accept was really too long - although I was fine with it, I can see why my dh wasn't! How on earth do I approach my dad about this? I can't bear the thought that he will feel unwelcome or uncomfortable in our home

I think some people just do not get how hard other people find dealing with guests in the house, no matter how helpful the guests are.

Perhaps it to do with how outgoing you are?
I would struggle with this scenario if I were in your dh's position, because I prefer not to go out. Couple time can be had at home too.

Aloha - I read the grandad as being 'pretty fit'.

Aloha - my dh would be so relieved that someone can see his point of view! Yes, I guess Mon-Fri visits would be good in a way but I think my Dad chooses other days to travel as they're not as busy or expensive (he comes by train). Still, this might be something I could work on if it comes to it.

Sorry Aloha and Avalon - got you mixed up there.

Aww what a fab grandad!!.I have my mum up for usually a week but this is only a recent thing since my dad died . She lives about 300 miles away so she comes by train...and it's been lovely. My kids are finally getting to know her and she them!. My mum and dad were always too busy when my dad was alive....So sad- i would have loved to have him here now ...
I'm in your corner wassername...life is too blardy short.