You can love your family, enjoy spending time with friends and still feel an unmistakable sense of relief when houseguests finally leave. The moment the door closes, you may change into comfortable clothes, sit quietly, return to your normal routine or simply enjoy the fact that nobody needs anything from you.
Psychology suggests this reaction does not automatically mean you disliked your guests. It may reflect something much more basic: the return of privacy, control, solitude and psychological space.
