How to get rid of unwanted guests? (63)
t84rodNaperville, Illinois USA5 Threads 1 Polls 108 PostsMy distant relatives came to visit for the weekend...two weeks ago!!!! I've done many things to make their stay as uncomfortable as possible, yet they show no interest in leaving. 
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Set the house on fire, that'll get rid of them
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t84rod: My distant relatives came to visit for the weekend...two weeks ago!!!! I've done many things to make their stay as uncomfortable as possible, yet they show no interest in leaving.
Two words
Rental Snake
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t84rod: My distant relatives came to visit for the weekend...two weeks ago!!!! I've done many things to make their stay as uncomfortable as possible, yet they show no interest in leaving.
Ohh yesss.... I've had that - many times!
I have had family on both sides arrive for Christmas on Christmas Eve and not leave until the day after New Year's Day.... ARRGGHHH!!!
You should drop into the conversation that you have other 'family', friends, whatever coming soon and you are stressed at having the get the place ready for THEIR arrival. To be believable and if necessary, start doing the things you need to do to get the place in order, i.e. washing/changing bed linen, thinking about food provisions, etc.
If they still don't take the hint, I fear there is something more tactical in their stance, i.e. being in control (yes, I've had that too)? Then, you will have to be firm and throw them out...!!
I'm sorry, but if some people can't assess a situation and modify their behaviour accordingly, i.e. realising when they've over-stayed their welcome in this situation.....
However, you say you have gone to great lengths to make their stay as comfortable as possible.... perhaps you shouldn't?! You've made them TOO comfortable. Make sure you have minimum food in, no loo rolls, suggest you have to cut back on the electricity so no TV and no lights on. Issue them with candles...?!
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t84rod: My distant relatives came to visit for the weekend...two weeks ago!!!! I've done many things to make their stay as uncomfortable as possible, yet they show no interest in leaving.
Awkward. Say you're getting the exterminators in?
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In response to: My distant relatives came to visit for the weekend...two weeks ago!!!! I've done many things to make their stay as uncomfortable as possible, yet they show no interest in leaving.
If they're distant relatives just tell them you'd like them to become even more distant....As you not so subtlety point to the door.
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xxDandelionxx: Ohh yesss.... I've had that - many times!
I have had family on both sides arrive for Christmas on Christmas Eve and not leave until the day after New Year's Day.... ARRGGHHH!!!
You should drop into the conversation that you have other 'family', friends, whatever coming soon and you are stressed at having the get the place ready for THEIR arrival. To be believable and if necessary, start doing the things you need to do to get the place in order, i.e. washing/changing bed linen, thinking about food provisions, etc.
If they still don't take the hint, I fear there is something more tactical in their stance, i.e. being in control (yes, I've had that too)? Then, you will have to be firm and throw them out...!!
I'm sorry, but if some people can't assess a situation and modify their behaviour accordingly, i.e. realising when they've over-stayed their welcome in this situation.....
However, you say you have gone to great lengths to make their stay as comfortable as possible.... perhaps you shouldn't?! You've made them TOO comfortable. Make sure you have minimum food in, no loo rolls, suggest you have to cut back on the electricity so no TV and no lights on. Issue them with candles...?!
I have had family on both sides arrive for Christmas on Christmas Eve and not leave until the day after New Year's Day.... ARRGGHHH!!!
You should drop into the conversation that you have other 'family', friends, whatever coming soon and you are stressed at having the get the place ready for THEIR arrival. To be believable and if necessary, start doing the things you need to do to get the place in order, i.e. washing/changing bed linen, thinking about food provisions, etc.
If they still don't take the hint, I fear there is something more tactical in their stance, i.e. being in control (yes, I've had that too)? Then, you will have to be firm and throw them out...!!
I'm sorry, but if some people can't assess a situation and modify their behaviour accordingly, i.e. realising when they've over-stayed their welcome in this situation.....
However, you say you have gone to great lengths to make their stay as comfortable as possible.... perhaps you shouldn't?! You've made them TOO comfortable. Make sure you have minimum food in, no loo rolls, suggest you have to cut back on the electricity so no TV and no lights on. Issue them with candles...?!
Uncomfortable, not comfortable. I like your suggestions. And yes I also stopped buying groceries, I also faked a prolonged power outage during a recent rainstorm.
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justjim63: If they're distant relatives just tell them you'd like them to become even more distant....As you not so subtlety point to the door.
Ozzies are great for bluntness !!
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t84rod: My distant relatives came to visit for the weekend...two weeks ago!!!! I've done many things to make their stay as uncomfortable as possible, yet they show no interest in leaving.
Leave them a note saying your gone camping for a week.Give them a note telling to lock the door and go out the window when the leave. If you got text have them text you as they go.------ This thread is Archived ------
mollybaby: Ozzies are great for bluntness !!
Yep that's us, we call a spade a spade, no good dancing around the bush, just get to the point and say what you want, no room for interpretation...lol
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Stop being a good host.Begin by showing them the door by carrying their luggage out the door and setting it by their vehicle if that's what they came in.
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t84rod: My distant relatives came to visit for the weekend...two weeks ago!!!! I've done many things to make their stay as uncomfortable as possible, yet they show no interest in leaving.
It would be uncomfortable for you but if you turn the hot water off and fake that you need to get a plumber it might work
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First I'll have to provoke an infestation. Where can I purchase roaches in bulk? 
If they stay much longer, they'll have squatters rights, and you'll be the one living in your car under the bridge
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mollybaby: Set the house on fire, that'll get rid of them
Thanks for the tip Molly, I might do just that when the next time my unwanted guests come visiting and extended their stay
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