DEAR ABBY: After I retired and moved to a seaside city, I invited my brother and sister-in-law to go to. They stated they’d a extremely good time, arrange a tentative return go to and appeared appreciative. I’m used to residing alone, so having individuals at all times round was uncomfortable for me. They’re retired however work half time.
Certainly one of my brother’s jobs is with the corporate of a pal of mine the place he had performed some work previously. I reconnected them, and my brother actually enjoys it. However now he’s pressuring me to ask that pal and his spouse to come back right here and keep at my place.
I feel it’s out of line for anybody to recommend I invite anybody else to remain right here. I wouldn’t have invited my brother and sister-in-law besides that he’s household. (He truly will get on my nerves after I’m round him for lengthy.) I ignored his suggestion and can proceed until he brings it up once more. Is a nonresponse acceptable? — HESITANT HOST IN TEXAS
DEAR HOST: A nonresponse is a powerful “trace” that somebody just isn’t receptive to a request or a suggestion.
IF your brother raises the topic once more, nonetheless, you’ll have to make it plain that you’re not open to having anybody exterior your fast household keep in your house with you.
Pricey Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, often known as Jeanne Phillips, and was based by her mom, Pauline Phillips. Contact Pricey Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Field 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
