Get It Off Your Chest - “My Friend Keeps Turning Up Unannounced!” How Do You Set Boundaries Without Losing a Friendship?

On today’s Get It Off Your Chest, one listener says she’s at breaking point with a friend who treats her house like it’s her own. Niamh says her friend regularly shows up at her door without calling or texting first, often while she’s working from home, cooking dinner or simply trying to enjoy some downtime. Once she’s inside, the visit can last for hours, leaving Niamh feeling obliged to make tea, entertain her and put everything else on hold. She doesn’t want to hurt her friend’s feelings, but she’s struggling to find a polite way to ask for a bit of notice—or to let her know when it’s time to head home. The gang debate friendship boundaries, surprise visits and whether it’s ever acceptable to call over unannounced. It’s a relatable dilemma that had listeners sharing their own stories and advice.