"As a textbook introvert who values my alone time more than anything, I surprisingly love hosting visitors - within reason, of course. I live in a pretty small one-bedroom apartment, meaning it's close quarters crashing in my living room, but I've perfected my setup with the coziest overnight-guest-approved sofa (which two friends can attest to) plus an extra sound machine and bedding at the ready."
"I'd never heard of this family "rule" before, which apparently dates back to my great-grandfather, but it's a fairly reasonable boundary to keep in mind, both as a host and visitor. Of course, this can vary on a case-by-case basis, so absolutely no shade to anyone who's ever stayed with friends or family more than three days (I've done it, too)."
A textbook introvert enjoys hosting within reason and has optimized a small one-bedroom apartment for overnight guests with a cozy sofa, sound machine, and spare bedding. A request to stay for seven days caused anxiety because hosting throughout the workweek in a confined space feels overwhelming. Family advice recalled a generational three-day rule that treats three days as the maximum before a guest risks overstaying their welcome. Boundaries around visit length can vary case-by-case. The weeklong request was declined, and a personal decision was made to cap future overnight visits at three days to avoid exhaustion and guilt.
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