Among Friends

[teganslaw]

I wouldn't like constant guests since I value privacy. The only difference now is that I can attend events and concerts that were cancelled last year. Otherwise, my life overall hasn't changed much. I still went to dentist appointments and the hair salon (when they reopened.) Have done shopping online for years, except for groceries, where I still went to the stores. 

[Buffalogal47]

The things I miss about the lockdown are no traffic and few people in the grocery stores. I an an introvert so my life didn't really change all that much. I continued doing Meals on Wheels twice a week, went grocery shopping as usual and as soon as I could, I went to the salon and dental and medical appointments. 

As for having overnight guests every weekend, that would be a big NO for me, pandemic or no pandemic. I'm not running a hotel.

[freakygirl]

i'm fully vaccinated, but am still choosing to be careful and go out only when i have doctors appointments. i don't miss the way i used to go out before, which was a lot. i somehow just fell easily into lockdown mode and it didn't bother me at all. there's always online shopping for everything i need, so i guess that's why i'm content to stay home. 

[On It]

@house_cat Tell those who are inviting themselves that you have decided to limit guests in your home. Now that you are getting busier at work, you do not have the time to entertain. I would remind them that COVID is an ongoing threat and not "stranger danger." Anyone could bring a case into your home.

Invite whom you choose, when you choose, and do not feel guilty.

[LindaSal]

@house_cat I totally get what you are saying.  We did what we had to do through covid as far as groceries, errands, whatever.   As far as people staying over I've always kind of frowned upon that.  Unless it was my  adult kids I was never thrilled with it.  Now that we have downsized it has saved us from letting people stay here.  I like my privacy too and I really dislike cleaning up after other people!   You need to take the reins my friend, there is nothing wrong with the way you feel.

[Desertdi]

@house_cat     When I lived in Los Angeles, I felt like I was running a hotel.   I retired in Phoenix....and people were calling ahead to make "winter reservations".   Had to tell them I BOUGHT A CASITA, and only have one twin bed......  

[Mistreatedbycs]

@house_cat 

I'm not going to comment on what you are feeling or not feeling but

I sit back and just shake my head, you just moved and there was a thought to move again?  Then, you used the word "nutty" loosely, one cannot joke around with words like that and you need profesiional counciling.

I joked around a couple weeks ago and was told I was bitter.

So, unless one knows your personality, every word on here is taken seriously.

I wish you happy new memories in your new home. I hope we never go back to lockdown, that is so against an individuals freedom to live in a free country.  

[Sooner]

Just say no.  Simple. 

[Jk9]

@house_cat My husband and I live on 20 acres of land in a country setting and our lives didn't change a lot with the pandemic (except for infection control habits such as masking and sanitizing).  Not everyone enjoys being socially active and "going".  I am reclusive and that supports my mental health instead of straining it.  I choose to have limited social contact with others.  In fact, I put a halt to a relationship with a wealthy socially prominent man because I didn't want that "life style" when I was younger.  I see nothing wrong with discovering that you like more solitude.  Perhaps you and DH (if he agrees with you) should communicate your feelings about the weekend visits.   

[house_cat]

Thanks for the feedback and advice.  The guests we are having are people we love dearly.  Although it is sometimes overwhelming, I assume it will slow down once the novelty wears off. We spent 20 years living very far from our east coast family and friends, so everyone is happy that we are in driving distance.  I should also mention that everyone visiting has been fully vaccinated.. most of us have also had the booster.

I"m an introvert, so the continuous socializing takes its toll on me rather quickly, especially since I have very busy days full of children and adults.

@Mistreatedbycs 

I'm not sure what you were trying to say.  I don't think that describing myself as "nutty" should indicate a need for psychological intervention.  Also, we moved here this past June and have no intention of relocating, so I'm not sure where you got the idea that I'm planning another move.