Advice from Amy Dickinson.
I’m a 53-year-old woman. Because of a stressful job I’ve had for the last 20 years, I have some friends, but making new ones can be a struggle when I’ve had to work 14- to 17-hour days.
I finally decided that I needed to change my lifestyle, sold my old house and am buying a small place in a very sunny popular tourist town I’ve always loved. I’m fine leaving these people behind, but since one of them has now actually sent me dates for her future visit to my condo, I’m at a loss of how to respond.
Answer her next self-invitation text: “Oops – I’m so sorry I haven’t been clear enough. I will not be hosting you and your family in my new home at any point. It’s just not possible.”
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