Sounds like some of those spirits LOL... and I thought you were always just serious, Spiritalk... I like your humor!

Humor not intended, but it is a truth that we are spirit now - so yes spirit intrusion is real.  LOL

A weekend at most, although for relatives I endure 5 - 7 days.

how about one ever week for the night or two :D and a different one at that So they can say we went only once a month. And yes...they come for "work" not becoz they care for us ..so only return home at 10pm and expect dinner to be served  I guess it wouldn't have made much of a diff if my workplace was away from home.

my parents came and stayed for two months... this was the first time after our marriage they had come to be with us in over 5 years. It got a bit too much for my hubby..him being bipolar and all But I am sure I shall be able to make them understand the next time. And they came specially to take care of me and did everything from cooking to washing... so it didn't put any pressure on me...

but can he tell them the same thing? It just puts me off absolutely

If they enquire ahead - we are not available at that time.  If they ask Why?  That's on a need to know basis - special assignment.

If they don't enquire ahead - put on your coat and say:  Oh we were just going out - you will have to come another time.  It is always best to call to see if we are available.  

Wouldn't take long, they would get the message.