To hate having workmen in the house

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Not because I think they will use my toilet.

I just feel really uncomfortable when there is someone in the house. There is a man fixing the boiler at the moment - I have made him a brew and now I am hiding in the front room with the dog in case he asks me any questions beyond 'is it working?'

It's the awkwardness of getting on with your own thing but potentially having to make small talk. Urgh.

I had this when DD was weeks old and I was still establishing breastfeeding. Awkward to say the least.

You're not being unreasonable. I really dislike having strangers in my home.

I suppose you could learn and qualify to do the jobs yourself?

Yes I agree, but there isn't an alternative if something needs doing.

Think everyone has this. Weve had loads recently and I do the obligatory do you want a cuppa? Then say right, ill get on just shout if you need me for anything just let yourself in & out - this seems to work for me!

It's annoying but unavoidable,
I expect he hates being in your house too and rather be in his own house

Me too. I have dc with SN who like to "help", try to escape and put things in their mouths. Workmen always seem to leave doors and stairgates open.

Don't like having workmen in the house but over the years kind of gotten used to them. I am sure they don't like being in my house any more than I like having them around, so I just offer them tea/coffee or whatever and let them get on with it while I do my own stuff.

I’m the same, the relief when they go.

Me too; my husband's retired, so I like to be at work, and come home to find the job done. We're having a home lift and new windows installed shortly, so I'm very glad I don't have to be around.

I know what you mean, OP. I find it hard to relax when there are strangers in the house.

YANBU. I don't even like it when my FIL is here doing jobs for us let alone builders!