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The Birch Show.

All right, so what do you guys have going on in your life?

You want to share with The Birch Show.

We love when you guys email us with the drama that's going on in your life. And in this case, her brother was coming in a town and she had no problem with him crashing at her place. None. But then dude starts adding like guests to the list and not even asking her about it. So she's kind of being an A-hole or not. I'm always got the email.

Hi, Bert Show.

I'm a longtime listener,

and I'm impressed with the advice you've given to others.

So here it goes.

I'm like Bert,

and that I don't particularly like having people over to my house.

Not that I'm a hermit.

I've thrown a few parties and friends visiting from out of town

have stayed with me.

For the most part, though, it's me and my two parents.

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