Someone in Your House
By Amber
@AmbiePam (88834)
United States
July 19, 2024 2:22pm CST
My dad and his wife are in Florida this week and next, but next Tuesday an older couple from our church and their granddaughter (early twenties) who lives with them are staying at their house while their own house is painted. It turns out since the couple knew my dad and his wife would be gone, they asked if it would be okay if they stayed there. My dad and Diana happily agreed.
I thought that was pretty daring, but then I’m a different generation. Or maybe it’s because my mom would give me a look if I ever asked that favor myself.
My dad is a little bummed about one thing. Their granddaughter likes her house cold. My dad plays a game to see how low he can get his electric bill. I told him to count on a spike this month.
I don’t think it was rude, but I would just be so uncomfortable if anyone else lived in my place while I was gone. Even if I trusted them; only my sister would I be okay with.
What do you think?
*Please note I have no problem with this myself; it’s not my business what they do.
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26 responses
@kaylachan (65344)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Jul
I would be super anxious about the whole thing. I'd never allow it.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
19 Jul
I guess my point of view is it is a good security measure for your dad and Diana and that both sides are winners in this case. It keeps the bad guys from being able to assume no one would be there.
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@much2say (54804)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Jul
We wouldn't do it. There have been a few recent situations where we have had to discuss this type of situation - and we agree that there'd just be no way. My mom would be the only trusted person to stay here, but even she would not want to intrude.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
20 Jul
I would not like anyone staying at my house. Have a good weekend.
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@RasmaSandra (77609)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Jul
You and I both, I would not want anyone staying at my house if I was not home,
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@Deepizzaguy (99643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Jul
My relatives do not like anyone outside of our family stay inside of the home.
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@Marilynda1225 (81807)
• United States
22 Jul
I don't think I'd be happy having someone ask if they could stay at my house while I was away. I know I would certainly never ask that question myself and would rather find other arrangements. I think it would be totally different if your dad was looking for someone to house sit while they are away.
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@Fleura (29677)
• United Kingdom
20 Jul
Yes, with friends or family; we let friends stay in our house while we're away and also my partner's parents (obviously we would let my parents stay too, if they were alive!) I think I prefer having someone around than leaving the place empty, for security reasons.
When I lived in MN, two of my work colleagues used to ask me to stay at their homes while they were away. I would look after their various animals.
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@kobesbuddy (78889)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Jul
When I owned a home, I would never want anyone to stay there, while I was gone. Even family members don't respect someone else's home, when they receive the full reign.
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@angelitovillegas (1340)
• Angeles City, Philippines
20 Jul
Before allowing them, maybe you should discuss with them about this stuffs. They should also share with the electric bills and other stuffs. It should be clear first and foremost. Both parties should agree.
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