ravenlynne wrote:

>
> Yes, I used the term "friends"....they're important to my husband and I
> don't want to burn bridges.

I think your stuck at this point and the most effective advice would be
to not put yourself in this position again.

As for dealing with it now, with out offending any one or "burning any
bridges" make enough food so at the worst you have more leftovers than
planned.

For my part i would be prepared for 'drop ins' but that's just me, i
encourage people to 'drop in' unannounced, and without calling first,
that's just the way i grew up and it works for me.

If im not home, or cant receive people its up to them to understand and
adapt.

The important thing here is that i would ask your husband how and why
those people are important to him.

If they are professionals (job, money or work related) important i would
be more forgiving & accommodating, if they are of only social or
familial importance i might be less welcoming or concerned with
offending them.

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