5 Things You Don't Want to Tell Your Annoying Family and Friends About Your New Place

Mom, dad, siblings, nieces, nephews, family friends, and more all heard about that great place you have and you even went so far to post pictures on your social media pages, uh oh!  Well if you haven't or don't plan to next move, good for you!  However, all-too-often new residents boast much about their fabulous apartment communities, but regret having said anything later.  If you don't want your trouble-making relatives and annoying friends around, be careful what information you share with loved ones.  You don't want to be kicked out of your new place because of them!

1) Insect or rodent problem

The gossips will tell everyone including your favorite people and guess what?  The people you want to come over won't and the annoying ones will give you every solution in the book on how to combat your issue even when it is under control.  "You still got that roach problem, Nephew.  Well I can come over...I got some good stuff that will kill those rascals.  By the way, is the game on tonight?"

2) Spacious

The holiday seasons can be tough to get people to volunteer to host a festivity.  People burn out with large gatherings--the setup, clean up, cost, and future planning (sigh).  So there you are boasting about your spacious place, relatives just might guilt you into giving up your spot next holiday season. Shhhh.  "You got a party room, right?  Just pay for that.  Niece we could just go there if you don't want us in your place.  We promise we will keep quiet, but I don't know about your loud mouth Uncle--lol!"

3)  Extra room

Go ahead and tell your relatives, who often have financial trouble and tend to move much or get kicked out of their locations, "I have a spare room..." and they will surely keep you in mind.  Your place to crash will be their future home!  "Thank you Brother!  I love you.  I will be there on the 1st.  I can't tell you how long I'll be at your spot.  I don't have much money.  My girl, well you know how she is.  We're breaking up.  Yeah, thanks again!"

4)  Plenty of nearby shopping

Go ahead brag about that mall nearby, popular grocery store, the movies, the kids entertainment spot, etc. suddenly your kinfolk happened to be in the neighborhood with the kids/grandkids and decided to stop by your place last minute or unannounced.  "I know you're in there!  Let us in.  We were in the neighborhood.  We brought you some groceries!"

5)  Lots of amenities

So you have a pool, a spa, a gym, a barber on site---wtf!  Oh yea, they will certainly be over and so will management too when your visitors get rowdy!  "If you don't mind we will be over to use your pool.  Grandma would love some spa treatment.  Hey your sister said she hasn't worked out in about a minute.  While were there, Dad needs his hair trimmed.  See you soon!"

It is better to keep some things to yourself, wouldn't you agree?

Nicholl McGuire is the author of Tell Me Mother You're Sorry and Say Goodbye to Dad.