Friend's Uninvited Overnight Stays Cause Concern
A reader shares concerns about their friend who has repeatedly stayed overnight without prior arrangement. The friend consistently arrives at 9 a.m., expecting full days filled with conversation and meals, refusing to engage in other activities.
The reader feels uncomfortable with the situation but tolerates it out of friendship. After long days of talking, the friend brings in luggage at 5 p.m., indicating an intention to stay the night, leading to extended conversations that often last until midnight.
The reader's frustration stems from their preference for less intensive interactions. They express concern about how to gently communicate their desire for the friend to return home at the end of the day, aware of the friend's long history of mental health struggles. They worry that addressing this issue might upset the friend or lead to emotional distress.
