This anonymous couple invited a new shirt tail relative to come and stay at their nice pad and well, now they just never want to leave. In fact they have been informed that the new guest might be able to change his or her schedule to stay through august.
My understanding is that my pals are about ready to chew their arms off at the stump in order to rid themselves of the new pesky relative.
People, company and fish both stink after three days! We all know this, we have all heard it a million times. When you invite someone over to stay be emphatic about the limited duration of their prospective visit. For all you know, their life could actually suck so bad that your scene seems like an idyllic palm studded island replete with the ninety two virgins and the whole shebang. Shoo them back to their miserable existence before you have to call the pest control service.
A week actually living with someone you love can sometimes destroy the relationship, I won't go into particulars, I am sure that we have all been there. So the fact that you share a few x chromosomes or common friends and relations just ain't going to cut it. And a word of advice - when someone needs to crash on the couch for a night or two, don't be too nice. They might decide to never leave.
When you have to plan a vacation in the midst of a houseguest's visit in order to escape, you may have let things go a little too far. Love you guys.
2 comments:
I just read about the friends with the "long term company".
I don't know how to 'comment' in your blog. The last time I tried to, it wanted 10 email addresses of my friends. What was that all about?
Anyway, PLEASE let your friends/readers know (the ones with the houseguest) that they should read: The Family Freeloader by Renee Pittelli. (Maybe they should leave this book laying around.) Also The Sociopath Next Door by Stout. These books are non-fiction and will help them develop the backbone to relieve themselves of the problem. I wish someone had recommended them to me many years ago. (Oh, please don't mention any of this in front of Ty).
Good people allow themselves to be 'walked all over'. Because THEY feel guilty asking this person to leave. It's very uncomfortable. And the houseguest doesn't feel guilty at all.
These books will help them understand that they are actually victims of a sociopath/narcissist. And he (or she?) sought them out because they are good people.
Or, at least, there is a very good possibility that this is what is going on. And when August comes, if they still put up with it...the houseguest will likely stay even longer. Or at the very least, be back soon.
Thanks for listening Robert. I really enjoyed your Wall Street Journal article. Your comments were what made it great. Keep it up !
W
Thank you W. As for commenting, the easiest way is to just write in the comment box and check anonymous and then publish. Won't have to dal with the other crap.
best,
R
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