u/Aggravating_Water_39

When friends come to stay, do you have to spend the entire time with them or is it okay to have a few quiet hours to yourself?

For example I have friends coming to stay this weekend and as an introvert I usually find weekends like this exhausting, no matter how much I love catching up with the visitors!

Is it socially acceptable to have a bit of time apart?
Even if it’s only a short visit? Fri to Sun for example?

How would I broach the topic? How would I organise it?

Should I warn the guests in advance or just pop off for a bit?

Luckily we have a guest bedroom so space isn’t the issue!

Please help me as I’m already dreading the fatigue from the weekend!