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Tact for dealing with really needy friend?

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QforCucumber · 25/09/2015 14:10

I've never really experienced this before, with my group of friends military planning is needed to get us all together even just once a month.

An old friend couple of DP's now live on the same street as us, and while they are lovely enough the woman of the couple has taken to inviting us to them, or even inviting themselves to our house every single weekend - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If DP replies to a text saying we are going out for tea or something she responds asking where and says that they'll come too.
I mentioned my birthday a few weeks ago in front of her and she instantly asked when it was so she can make sure they are free. As soon as they notice both our cars in the drive she is either texting, ringing or even knocking at the door.
DP feels ignorant if he doesn't reply, and anyway, if he doesn't she will be at the door asking us what we are doing.
I'm pregnant and after a long week at work really just want my own time with my DP in our house without other people. It's starting to become a joke and cause rifts between DP and I as I just want her to leave us alone.

I can only assume as a couple they aren't happy or don't like just having each others company and need to be around others all the time. I just don't know how to get her to back off without hurting her feelings or snapping.
Any helpful advice on how to deal with this before demanding we move house would be most welcome.

OP posts:
tobysmum77 · 26/09/2015 08:28

I see you're home what are you doing? I wanted to scream go away down the street

I can't believe that people are still telling the op to pussy foot around and be nice. Keep well clear op. Stop answering the door and texts.

Joysmum · 26/09/2015 08:36

Personally I'd get your DH to say that you both need more quality time together than you've been getting of late. It's his friends, he needs to do it.

Joysmum · 26/09/2015 08:38

Oh and if they ask you out or drop round, be ready with a date 2 weeks or more into the future and suggest you all meet up then.

Take control, you suggest the date in the future to stretch out the time between visits.

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