Translation: I don't have a vacation house but I will shamelessly mooch from wealthier friends who do have one. But we're so "fun," we're not leeches! And we'd bring a $50 bottle of wine, so it's not like we'd come empty-handed! Delusional leeches are the most comical of all. |
Agree. OP sounds like the type that wants to latch onto certain people until they say that they have had enough. And anyone else is likely done with OP. OP, do you really think people are stupid, and you can guilt them into believing your tired trope? People see right through you. You are not gracing them with your presence. If you want your family to have a vacation, you are going to have to pay for it yourself. And be a better human. You can't talk shyt about people, then expect them to want to spend time with you. |
I also would not want the awkwardness of them thinking we damaged something that we did not.
When friends in invite to their second home WITH them, I am very flattered and grateful. |
*Only those that own/run something that OP wants, of course. Great way to keep friends. /s. |
OP, do you really think people are stupid, and you can guilt them into believing your tired trope? People see right through you. You are not gracing them with your presence. If you want your family to have a vacation, you are going to have to pay for it yourself. And be a better human. You can't talk shyt about people, then expect them to want to spend time with you. Um What? I am the OP of this thread. I pay for my own vacations and have NEVER asked to stay at someone's vacation home. I don't "expect" anyone to spend time with me. |
People like you have no skin in the game and nothing of value anyone would want to use. Your laissez faire POV is that of a self-serving moocher or taker. |
I think PP was talking about another PP who was clearly in the moocher category and was posting how hypothetically generous they’d be. Moochers are always so charitable — in spirit. And they all think they’re the most fun, charming and charismatic guests. They’re not like other guests… lol |
I dont view my possessions and friendships as "skin in the game". I just think it's normal to share with people you like when you can do so. I have never asked anyone to use their property. I have been extended an invitation only once (I dont really run in circles where people own multiple homes). I would presume that someone wanted me use theie home, but also dont think its a huge sin to ask. |
Riiiight |
Yes, we let close friends stay and growing up my family let close friends stay/family in my childhood vacation home as well. We don’t rent out. Not sure what the big deal is if it’s close friends/family and it’s a nice thing to do. |
We also don't rent out and let close friends stay at least a week during prime time. Winter? Have at it. Our 2nd home is on the Cape. These are also the people who will take our kids for a week while we do a solo couples trip. We're not tit for tat people but I think it all evens out generally? Some of these people posting sound like they don't have friends at all beyond like the mom pickup line with their concerns about damage and mooching leachers. Yikes. |
Such a ridiculous and childish post. You clearly don't own anything of value and are jealous of people who have. It's incredibly rude for op's friends to ask and you weren't raised right if you don't see that. |
Also your quote re money being the root of all evil is stupid. People are the root of all evil. |
Sigh. The absolute stupidity in some of these posts... |
More than likely you don't own anything or it's a dump. |