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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I'm the same way. But we do entertain fairly often. I always do a great job, but I kill myself preparing.  I can't really enjoy the party because I am so stressed out about perfection. My mother is the same.  Contrast that to my MIL. She entertains all the time. She is totally comfortable with last minute entertaining. She is completely relaxed. She can host a part for 5 or 55 with no advanced planning. She seems to have the amazing ability to just pull stuff out of the kitchen and make it work.  Her house is always clean (they have help) but not perfect. A little clutter doesn't phase her. I stress out about a pencil left out on the counter when I entertain.

I guess my point is that some people are just naturally more relaxed. I would love to be more like that. I have friends who host and they will literally move stuff off the couch when people arrive so that they have a place to sit. We always have the most fun at their home.  The only judging I am doing is wishing I could be more like that.[/quote]

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