Woman Refuses to Entertain Uninvited Guests: Rude or Justified?

Imagine working 50-60 hour weeks and coming home to unannounced guests expecting your attention. A woman and her husband live far from their families, and after her sister-in-law and brother-in-law retired nearby, they began showing up unannounced. Initially, the visits were brief and focused on the kids, but soon they started lingering for drinks and chats late into the night. The woman, exhausted from work, expressed her desire to not always play hostess. But when she chose to skip a gathering, her husband called her rude. Was she in the wrong?

Moving Away for Better Opportunities

Unannounced Visits Begin

Visits Turn into Late-Night Hangouts

Drawing the Line on Playing Hostess

Skipping a Gathering

Choosing Rest Over Socializing

Husband’s Disapproval

A Test of Boundaries and Hospitality

A hardworking woman finds herself torn between her need for rest and the expectations of her husband and uninvited guests. As the visits become more frequent and demanding, she decides to prioritize her well-being, only to be called rude by her husband. Is she justified in setting boundaries, or is she failing in her duties as a hostess? Share your thoughts and reactions.

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Deserve your alone time #NotTheAsshole

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NTA – Setting boundaries with uninvited guests is important

Let him handle his family. You deserve a break!

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Introverts unite! NTA for wanting alone time

Uninvited guests? NTA! Take a break and relax

Working mom deserves respect and relaxation. NTA

Setting boundaries: why it’s important

Respect your boundaries! NTA for not entertaining uninvited guests

Woman enjoys alone time while husband entertains uninvited guests

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for not entertaining uninvited guests.

Family isn’t always entitled to be treated as guests

Taking time for yourself is important . Don’t let anyone guilt you.

User defends not entertaining uninvited guests, suggests parents get hobbies

Setting boundaries with in-laws, NTA. Counseling recommended for support

Sometimes you just need to relax without people

Polite decline to uninvited guests. NTA

Clear boundaries set. NTA wins this one!

Polite but firm: Woman refuses uninvited guests. NTA

Politely declining uninvited guests – NTA.

Retired relatives expect too much? NTA sets boundaries

Setting boundaries with guests is okay, says commenter.

Not the a**hole for setting boundaries

Not the a**hole for setting boundaries

Pre-warning in-laws about work stress is fair. NTA

Uninvited guests ate dinner without her? NTA for refusing company.

Setting boundaries with uninvited guests – NTA

Woman’s parents deal with similar issue, sets boundaries. NTA

Not the a**hole for setting boundaries

Don’t let anyone pressure you into playing hostess

Don’t be a doormat. Set boundaries and stick to them.

Setting boundaries with uninvited guests.

Uninvited guests? NTA for refusing to entertain them

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Navigating family dynamics can be tricky

Setting boundaries with uninvited guests. Not the a**holes

NTA for not catering to uninvited guests.

Home, sweet home! NTA for setting boundaries

Setting boundaries is important . Don’t let others disrespect them.

Set boundaries and let hubby handle it. NTA

Uninvited guests? NTA says it all

Setting boundaries is important.

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Rest is important. NTA for refusing uninvited guests.

Introverted spouse? No problem! Communicate boundaries with kindness

Setting boundaries with in-laws. NTA

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Setting boundaries without being rude

Setting boundaries: Is it rude to refuse uninvited guests?

Polite exit strategy: NTA suggests saying goodnight in person

Setting boundaries and standing firm. You go, NTA!

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Stand your ground! NTA.

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Communicate your tiredness to avoid being seen as rude

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Setting boundaries with uninvited ‘guests’ – NTA

User suggests discussing boundaries with in-laws, can’t decide judgement.

Handling uninvited guests like a boss!

Curious about the frequency of uninvited guests

Uninvited guests? ESH. In-laws, husband, and OP share blame.

Setting boundaries with uninvited guests: NTA’s solution

Setting boundaries is important

Enjoy your solitude!

Take back control of your home! NTA

Introverted woman sets boundaries with uninvited guests.

Setting boundaries with uninvited guests

Setting boundaries with uninvited guests. NTA, just tired

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NTA. Helpful tip: announce your plans to avoid overstaying guests.

Setting boundaries: NTA for refusing uninvited guests

Don’t be an uninvited guest , respect people’s privacy

Boundaries are important for self-care. NTA

Setting boundaries as an adult homeowner

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Setting boundaries without being rude: a reasonable approach

Commenter justifies woman’s actions with NTA verdict.

Setting boundaries with uninvited guests

Setting boundaries is important for mental health.

Are they mooching off your food and drinks?