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Woman Puts Her Foot Down: No More Free Stays for Husband’s Friends

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Living in Central London can be a dream come true for many, but for one woman, it has become a source of frustration. Her husband’s friends, Edward and Beth, frequently visit the city and have made a habit of staying in their spare room. Initially, she didn’t mind, but as the visits continued, she began to feel like they were being used as a free Airbnb. When she finally confronted her husband about the issue, he dismissed her concerns. Now, she’s left wondering if she’s overreacting or if her feelings are justified.

The One-Sided Friendship

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Constant Visits

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Feeling Like a Free Airbnb ️

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An Outrageous Request

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Voicing Her Feelings

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Not His Mum ‍♀️

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Clarifying Her Stance

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Realizing the Lack of Gratitude ‍♀️

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Frequent London Visits

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Is She Overreacting or Justified? ‍♀️

Feeling used as a free Airbnb, this woman finally confronted her husband about his friends’ constant visits to their Central London home. Despite her efforts to be a good host, she’s never received any invitations to hang out with them or even a simple thank you. Her husband, however, dismisses her concerns and accuses her of overreacting. Is she right to put her foot down, or should she be more accommodating? Share your thoughts and reactions.

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NTA. Stop hosting and let your husband do the work

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teresajs | teresajs

NTA. Set boundaries and demand respect for your home. Plan a trip to the Midlands to see how they respond

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Pinchyfeets | Pinchyfeets

Suggesting takeout and activities to avoid being a free hotel

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Knitsanity | Knitsanity

Setting boundaries with friends staying over, husband needs to respect wife.

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TrustyJules | TrustyJules

Friends using your house as free accommodation? NTA, put your foot down

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pyrotequila85 | pyrotequila85

No more free stays for husband’s friends – NTA

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mo-nie | mo-nie

NTA. Friends treating your home like a hotel? Set boundaries

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emccm | emccm

Stand your ground! Your home is not a free hotel

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stoic_prince | stoic_prince

Stand your ground! Your husband needs to respect your boundaries

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Setting boundaries with spouse’s friends. Not the a**hole.

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Motorcycle-adikt | Motorcycle-adikt

Setting boundaries with husband’s friends, NTA.

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onesecondatatime01 | onesecondatatime01

Hosting friends as a free AirBnB is fine, but playing host is tiring.

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And_a_piece_of_toast | And_a_piece_of_toast

Setting boundaries with husband’s friends, NTA.

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hammockontheporch | hammockontheporch

Hosting guests who treat your home like an Airbnb? NTA.

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Don’t be a doormat! NTA for setting boundaries with guests

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SufficientZucchini21 | SufficientZucchini21

Setting boundaries with in-laws.

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Hex_Crossfire | Hex_Crossfire

Navigating different expectations with friends: NAH, communication is key

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Kirstemis | Kirstemis

Respect your partner’s boundaries. NTA for setting limits

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BeefCentral | BeefCentral

Stop being a free Airbnb and cook for them, NTA

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byebyelovie | byebyelovie

When guests overstay their welcome, is it okay to say no?

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AwkwardPierogi | AwkwardPierogi

Professional photographer aunt suggests fair payment for free stays.

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recyclopath_ | recyclopath_

Don’t be a doormat for your husband’s friends. NTA

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Avebury1 | Avebury1

Hosting friends is a privilege, but appreciation is key

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NeitiCora | NeitiCora

Setting boundaries with houseguests is important for personal space

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katherinemma987 | katherinemma987

NTA sets boundaries with husband’s friends treating home like hotel

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NTA for feeling used. Commenter suggests discussing concerns with husband.

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New-Buy9981 | New-Buy9981

Make some extra cash! Suggesting an Airbnb alternative.

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Emotional-Ebb8321 | Emotional-Ebb8321

Communicate with your husband about guest expectations to avoid frustration. NTA

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Stokstaartjenl | Stokstaartjenl

Being a considerate guest is key

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whimsical-editor | whimsical-editor

Setting boundaries with visitors. NTA for saying no

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Understanding different communication styles: Ask vs. Guess culture

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Hosting guests is a 2 yes-1 no decision. You’re NTA

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1800TurdFerguson | 1800TurdFerguson

NAH verdict, guests have different expectations. Husband’s responsibility to host.

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FairyFamily | FairyFamily

Setting boundaries in relationships is important.

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1962Michael | 1962Michael

Spouse’s friends using you as a free Airbnb? NTA for saying no

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Quicksilver1964 | Quicksilver1964

Friend’s freeloading behavior is one-sided and selfish

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Sweet_Caterpillar150 | Sweet_Caterpillar150

Setting boundaries on hospitality. NTA takes a stand

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Upper_Tip167 | Upper_Tip167

Stand your ground! Stop making them dinner and demand reciprocity

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Asserting boundaries in joint home, NTA. No free hotels.

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alwinaldane | alwinaldane

Hospitality should be reciprocated. NTA for setting boundaries

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Don’t be a doormat. Your frustration is valid.

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Lucien_chris | Lucien_chris

Equal say in co-owned house means no free stays.

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Primary-Criticism929 | Primary-Criticism929

Discussing boundaries with spouse is key

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gozba | gozba

Friends bring gifts and good times, but pay for dinner

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Being a gracious host is a two-way street

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Medium-Raspberry1122 | Medium-Raspberry1122

Boundaries are important! Don’t let people take advantage of you

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Mrwaspers007 | Mrwaspers007

Don’t let freeloaders guilt-trip you. Stand your ground!

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PattyAG | PattyAG

Setting boundaries is key to avoiding being taken advantage of

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Hosting ungrateful friends, no appreciation shown. NTA

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Basic etiquette missing. Husband’s comparison to mom is unacceptable. NTA.

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Take a stand! NTA for not wanting ungrateful guests

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Your_Average_Joe183 | Your_Average_Joe183

Commenter accuses woman of being the a**hole for not hosting friends

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Wife stands up for herself and says no to freebies

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CompetitiveAd5382 | CompetitiveAd5382

Wife stands up for herself and says no to freebies

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BellesBooks | BellesBooks

Spouse’s friends free stays? NTA puts foot down, nope guests

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Setting boundaries at home and expecting basic manners.

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Husband’s friends using their place like a doss house

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Good riddance to bad guests!

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BillT999 | BillT999

Hosting guests can be stressful, NTA for setting boundaries

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Revenge is a dish best served by staying at their place

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Cooking and paying for stay is common courtesy. NTA

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lynnebrad70 | lynnebrad70

Get rid of husband’s mooching friends by making them pay groceries

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CelticDK | CelticDK

Take control and stop being a doormat #NTA

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Setting boundaries with in-laws? NTA, charge them or suggest hotels.

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G8RTOAD | G8RTOAD

Commenter offers to reciprocate kindness, criticizes moochers’ behavior.

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Setting boundaries is important. Your home, your rules.

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