Dear Amy: My husband and I have lived in our neighborhood for about 10 years. We’re friendly and neighborly. One house has always been a “trouble” house. Loud arguments are heard, the SWAT team showed up to arrest an adult son.
The mother from that house came by, uninvited.Not wanting to be rude, we welcomed her. She then brought in her son and his girlfriend, who ensconced themselves at our bar.
If they try to invite themselves in, you’ll have to be friendly but firm, and tell them that it’s a private party and that you’ll catch up with them another time. I am fortunate to have caring and friendly neighbors and friends. However, there is one problem that greatly bothers and disturbs me.My very best friend, whom I have known for more than 50 years, has never visited me, rarely calls, and only invited me once to her house for coffee.What has happened? What have I done? Am I a threat to them? If so, why?I realize that I have to make new friends, and I do.
You might try to be a little more proactive with these friends. You could ask if they would visit your husband with you and then you could have lunch together afterward.No-nonsense advice for better living delivered to your inbox every morning. For a limited time, sign up for the Ask Amy newsletter and get the book “Ask Amy: Essential Wisdom from America’s Favorite Advice Columnist” for $5.
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