Hi everyone, I’m a pet owner , new to THS and feeling a bit lost. I would love to go on a two month holiday to visit my family, but I’m not sure how timing works with sit requests especially around Christmas. I put my listing up just a day ago, and a sitter got in touch, but by the time I made my …

Totally agree with you about communication. I get it now. I actually got two more applications and have accepted one, and all the dates are sorted out! Really appreciate your perspective! :folded_hands:

@idocsteve There’s a limitation for hosts in that regard. That aside, what I’m suggesting is that timing and courtesy are crucial. It’s nothing more than an expression of interest and an invitation to connect, giving both sides a chance to explore whether there could be a potential match. If that i…

[image] buttercup: Believing it to be anything else is an illusion - an illusion that ultimately puts the OP in a worse position than they’re already in. Yes, in this particular case, the Op is in a worse position because they didn’t reply and potentially connect with the sitter. As I said, …

@Jenny - could you remind me where that mute button is and how it works? Does it mute the thread or the poster? Never felt the need before but boy do I need it now!

Hi @Twitcher and @MaggieUU - I tagged you in a helpful post that @KC1102 started last July :slight_smile:

I’ve got my fingers crossed that you find a sitter soon :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

Oof, that was a bit sharp :sweat_smile: but fair enough! In my defense, the message came in around 9 or 10 p.m., and I actually replied by the next morning at 10 a.m. So it wasn’t ghosting, I was just weighing the pros and cons even in my sleep :joy: As a new homeowner on THS, I wanted to think th…

Feeling lost and confused about timing

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Crookie 6 November 2025 12:04 22

@Twitcher I think this is what you’re looking for For newbies on the forum - did you know you can block/ignore users and flag comments?

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Feeling lost and confused about timing

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