08/30/2026
AITA for refusing to allow my parents to sleep in our bedroom?
So my parents spend almost every weekend with us at our house and have done so for years. They stay in a guest room upstairs (king bed, comfortable, big tv, full bathroom). Historically, when they've house sat (rare and we pay them) we've come home to find they slept in our bedroom. Used our bathroom. Didn't ask permission, just did it. I was always scared to confront them because I know my mom would be pi**ed and not speak to me for weeks. But it makes my husband and me uncomfortable.
Recently, we went on vacation and didn't even ask them to house sit (our dog died so no longer necessary - just a cat and bird and we have neighbors) but they were coming over anyway. Didn't discourage them because didn't want to anger them. They love being here and we don't mind. Our house is big and bright and theirs is kinda cramped & dark. It's fine and we're happy to have them here. However, the night before we left, my mom announced 'Well you know we're sleeping in your room when you're gone'. First time she's told me in advance of a trip. To which I...