"They say it's just how it is in the family, but you're part of the family, too. So, that excuse doesn't hold water. Maybe this willful disregard for someone's wishes, particularly about their home, is part of some larger family dynamic. Maybe they're just choosing this one area to be jerks. Either way, one option for preventing pop-ins is to refuse to answer the door."
"Yes, it gets a little ridiculous, sitting inside while a relative knocks, especially if they know you're there. But just because you're at home, doesn't mean you're home for them. The boundary of a person's home is not a hard one to respect, and you shouldn't have to assert it so forcefully. Declining to let them in when you don't want company preserves your space and, hopefully, prompts them to reevaluate this family trait. Now, what if they have keys? Call a locksmith."
Family members living nearby repeatedly visit without warning despite requests to check ahead, causing frustration and feelings of disrespect. One suggested response is to refuse to answer the door when uninvited guests arrive, preserving personal space and signaling boundaries. If relatives possess keys, changing locks or calling a locksmith is recommended. A separate long-term spouse provides emotional and financial support but withholds physical affection, leaving the partner feeling lonely and rejected. The partner has asked, cried, and proposed getting a dog for companionship, but those requests were refused. The partner questions whether to continue enduring nightly loneliness or to take further action.
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