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How do I tell me neighbour (politely) to go away

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LyndaW Thu 05-May-16 20:58:24

Thank you. I'll try that and see if it works. She's on her own for much of the day so I understand her need for company. I just wish it was shared with other people too!

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Bellanonna Thu 05-May-16 20:45:19

Maybe as roses suggests, but also say " how would it be if I pop round to you tomorrow instead?" That would break the pattern of her always coming to you, and would also show some kind of pre arrangement. Then you could go, and say come to me if you're free on - ? Worth a try especially as you say you enjoy her company. Or even make it a weekly thing but you definitely need to knock this frequent, random calling on the head.

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rosesarered Thu 05-May-16 20:41:52

or, be honest and say 'not when the DGC are here' . It's a difficult one, but if it goes on too long, she will think you are happy with it and that she can drop in anytime.

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rosesarered Thu 05-May-16 20:39:37

say 'it's not a good time at the moment' with a smile. Don't answer the door.

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LyndaW Thu 05-May-16 20:33:03

I get on very well with my neighbours but recently the wife has been popping round too often for my liking. It's usually when I have the grandkids and I can't say I'm on my way out anywhere when I'm clearly not. She'll just knock and say shall we have a cuppa and a natter. The first few times were lovely but now it's 2, sometimes 3 x a week which is too much for me. I don't want to be rude but how do gently let her know I like her company...but less regularly.

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