Imagine living in a lakeside paradise, your dream home surrounded by nature’s beauty. Now, imagine that paradise constantly being invaded by friends and family seeking a free vacation. That’s the reality for our protagonist, who we’ll call the ‘Unwelcoming Host’. He loves his solitude, but his idyllic abode has become a magnet for vacation-seeking friends. One day, after a surprise switcharoo by his college friend ‘Brian’, our Unwelcoming Host finds himself faced with a dilemma. Let’s dive into the story…
Living in Paradise

The Unwanted Vacationers

The Trust Circle ♂️

The College Friend’s Request

The Unexpected Switcharoo

The Unwelcoming Host Strikes Back

The Unexpected Visitors

The Aftermath

A Lakeside Drama: Who’s the Real Villain Here?
Our Unwelcoming Host, living in his lakeside paradise, finds himself in a predicament when his college friend ‘Brian’ pulls a last-minute switcharoo, sending two strangers to vacation at his home. Despite their long journey, our protagonist stands his ground, refusing to let the unexpected guests stay. The fallout? A fiery phone call from Brian and a pair of weary travelers sent packing. While our host feels bad for the unwitting visitors, he maintains his stance. After all, it’s his home, his rules, right? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this lakeside drama…
Brian’s questionable decision to cancel and send strangers to OP’s house

Friend sends strangers to stay without asking, total a**hole move

NTA for not letting strangers stay. Friendship boundaries matter!

“NTA. Brian’s last-minute change of plans was inconsiderate and manipulative.”

NTA for not letting strangers stay. Friends should’ve gotten hotel.

No strangers allowed! NTA for protecting your personal space.
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Friend assumes OP is a hotel owner. NTA.

NTA. Brian’s last-minute switch was intentional and he’s a**hole

Last-minute switcheroo on long-distance visitors? Definitely not the a**hole!
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NTA. Brian is trying to guilt you into hosting strangers.

NTA: Some people have the audacity!

“NTA
Sounds like a planned free vacation at your lake house.”
Friend disregards boundaries, puts OP in an uncomfortable situation. NTA.

Friend invites strangers to your house without permission. NTA!

No hotels? Ridiculous excuse! NTA.

“NTA! Brian’s friends tried to guilt you into letting them stay.”

NTA. Suspicious host may have planned to profit off OP.

Strangers in your house? NTA! Congrats on job and home!

Pandemic precautions: NTA for turning away long-distance visitors
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Friendship boundaries crossed: NTA, but harsh words exchanged.

Brian mistook you for a doormat, but your lake home rocks!

Friendship boundaries: NTA for sticking to the agreement.

NTA: The audacity of entitled strangers expecting free accommodations!
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NTA he set you up!

Brian’s failed plan backfires, leaving OP rightfully unimpressed.
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NTA: Brian manipulated OP for a creepy vacation with buddies

Unplanned road trip turns into epic adventure! NTA, buddy’s TA.

“NTA. Long-distance friend tries to replace themselves last minute. Unacceptable!”

Road trip gone wrong! Is Brian really the a**hole here?
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Dump Brian like a hot potato!

NTA: Brian’s entitled attitude towards free housing is outrageous

Friend treating you like an Airbnb? Not cool!

Commenter finds the situation creepy

NTA – Home, not hotel. Uninvited guests. Perfect handling. No apologies.
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NTA. Last-minute notice for a long drive? Definitely preconceived.

Asserting property rights: NTA shuts down disrespectful visitor

Brian’s audacity sparks outrage! NTA blocks him forever!

“Brian” refuses long-distance visitors, but is he really the hero?

Brian rents out vacation home, comment calls him NTA

Cancelled Airbnb bookings: Brain’s financial headache ♂️

NTA. He’s got some serious chutzpah!

Commenter suspects a set up, finds Brian’s behavior strange. NTA.

Friend’s friends want to crash at your place. NTA!

Home, not AirBNB! NTA Brian’s rude for turning visitors away.

NTA: Boundaries are important, even with free space.

Brian’s last-minute switcheroo leaves friends fuming. Not cool, dude.

NTA: Not an Airbnb

Are we all living in luxury by the lake?

Setting boundaries with friends: NTA for protecting your space

NTA. Stood your ground against uninvited guests. Good for you!

Did Brian send people to rob? Unfriend him! ♂️

Unwanted houseguest? Buddy’s bold move raises eyebrows.

Avoiding visitors can lead to a CSI episode! Not the AH.

Brian is a hero or a heel? Find out now!

Brian’s last-minute cancellation ruins everyone’s trip. NTA.

NTA – Long drive, no confirmation, their fault.

Commenter suspects visitors were up to something nefarious. ️♂️
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NTA: Hosting strangers? Not the a**hole! Share your thoughts!

NTA: Friend’s visit, not hotel booking. No waste, no problem!

Commenter denies being the a**hole

Brian: The Jerk Who Turned Away Long-Distance Visitors

Brian’s entitled assumption caused a massive clusterf#%k. NTA.

Brian gets blocked for being a sucky host.
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NTA: Suspicious reunion swap, possible manipulation by Brian

NTA for refusing to let strangers stay at your place!

Privacy is key! NTA, but keep your ideal location private.

Brian’s friends tried to mooch off OP’s hospitality. NTA!

NTA. Serial killer vibes? That escalated quickly!

Better safe than sorry!

“Sounds like a setup” – Suspicion and intrigue in the air

Home is not a hotel! NTA for setting boundaries.
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Is Brian really not the a**hole? Find out here!

Brian’s sneaky last-minute visit: NTA for saying no!

NTA. Short and sweet, no explanation needed.

“NTA. Canceling on grandma and blaming friends? Suspicious! “

Planned or not, Brian’s last-minute invite rejection sparks controversy!

Brian’s dirty bait and switch: Did he ever plan to come?
