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Does anyone else feel like this???

16 years ago

I love being sociable, having my friends and family over, but I love it even more when they go home.

As much as I love my friends and family, I find it very tiring with all the chit chat. Sometimes I feel I enjoy more just talking to them over the phone, that way I have control of when to say good-bye.

Is it just me?????

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socks
16 years ago
I feel just as you do.
gadgets
16 years ago
Let's just say "you're not alone".

Shirley
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Eliza_ann_ca
16 years ago
Ditto!
kayjones
16 years ago
Yep - me, too!
country_bumpkin_al
16 years ago
I'm sittin' on the same side as you!
Velleen78
16 years ago
I thought I was the only one. Even with my Great Grandchildren
Chemocurl zn5b/6a Indiana
16 years ago
I was thinking about that yesterday kind of.

Would you rather be the visitor, or the visitee? I usually love it when folks come to see me. I think I would rather be the visitee, but then I don't have that much company, and they are 'close' loved ones.

Maybe I just welcome having visitors because I live alone, and don't get out and go much anymore...no one lives very close it seems.

I do lots of phone visiting...either calling folks or them calling me.

Sue
uxorial
16 years ago
When we first moved to our house, I loved having people over, whether just for dinner or for a weekend or more. But over the past few years, I've realized it's more of a pain in the rear than it's worth. Nobody I know reciprocates, so I'm the one doing all the work every time we see our friends. Even when we meet friends for a camping trip, I plan the meals, do the shopping, and prepare all the food to take along. Half the time they don't even eat what I've bought (and only pay me for what they do eat), so I throw out lots of stuff when we get home.

As far as neighbors and friends, I rarely invite anyone over. Most of the time they're too busy, and I get tired of asking. And don't get me started on people who don't RSVP to party invitations. I had enough of that too and don't have parties anymore.

I can handle the chit chat. In fact, that's about the only aspect of entertaining that I enjoy. It's the planning, shopping, cooking, and cleaning up that get to me.

My motto for houseguests: "When you arrive is up to you, but when you leave is up to me."
enjoyingspring
Original Author
16 years ago
Glad I am not alone on this one.

Ihate it too when people do not RSVP. My daughter told me today that she was at a dinner party last night, the host was expecting 6 couples and only 3 showed up. No phone call from the other 3.
pattico_gw
16 years ago
Not me...I love company and can gab forever...

I talk to much....

patti
deemarie5500
16 years ago
I really enjoy entertaining and having company, but I'm so exhausted when they leave because I over-plan every detail...even when close family and friends come over. Always want everything to be perfect and everyone to enjoy themselves. Maybe it's because I had more energy when I was younger!

:0)
caflowerluver
16 years ago
I don't know why, but I have been finding it more exhausting the older I get. I use to love to visit and have people over, now it just wears me out. I have to take a nap afterwards. LOL
Clare
nan_nc
16 years ago
I much prefer to be the "visitor" rather than the "visitee." I get to leave when I'm done chatting, and I don't have to sweep the floor, or wash the dishes, or clean the toilet!
glenda_al
16 years ago
Rarely have DS, GS, DIL and her family, so I cherish the few moments!
kathi_mdgd
16 years ago
Ditto here as well.Think age has something to do with it!!! LOL
Kathi
mariend
16 years ago
I used to love visting, but so sad, I was one who stayed too long, and no one was kind enough to say GO HOME!. Now I don't visit, or even want anyone here. Do my visiting at the Cafe, or at a social/church function.
jannie
16 years ago
I loce going to other peoples' houses, but not having them at my house. Kids get on my nerves. I'm always worried they'll get hurt or break something or annoy the dog. Once I had a birthday party for my daughter. It was summertime, so everyone was outside. My sister in law dropped a jar of mustard on the back stairs, it splattered all over, my nephew threw toys in the pool, stuff lodged in the filter, just everybody did something that irked me. I am glad when everyone leaves.
Linda Wayman
16 years ago
I like company, but because of my work schedule I rarely had any the past few years except the weekend before Christmas. Most of my friends work the same schedule I did so they don't have time either. My dd and grands live too far away to visit often. I do enjoy visiting with Bob's family when they stop by because they don't stay too long.

Now that I've retired I want to meet my retired friends at restaurants or go for a day of shopping or just looking at scenery and such. Bob doesn't feel well most of the time and has become a pretty cranky PITA. I don't mind it because I can ignore it, but I don't want my friends to be subjected to it. Besides, I like to get together and have some " girl " time without a man around.

Linda

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