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Dear Abby: How do I explain to people that my home is my ‘safe space,’ and I don’t want visitors, ever?
Dear Abby: How do I explain to people that my home is my ‘safe space,’ and I don’t want visitors, ever?
Dear Abby: How do I explain to people that my home is my ‘safe space,’ and I don’t want visitors, ever?

Published on: 03/18/2025

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DEAR ABBY: How do I politely tell people I don’t like having anyone visit me in my home? My home is my safe haven. The energy of the outside world drains me, and I don’t want that feeling inside my home.

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