My friend is over from another country but I don't feel like leaving the house

You might find getting out of the house and having some fun could actually help you feel a bit better! If this is a friend you don't see very often and you like I think you'll regret missing the chance to properly catch up. Is inviting her to you an option?

Be open and honest and maybe invite her over for a chill cup of tea and catch up?

where she's staying is over an hour away from me so we was going to meet in London... which just feels exhausting in itself, getting my toddler on the train and bringing everything we need for the day. Not to mention my house is a tip right now because I've been struggling so much with my mental health that everything else has been put on hold.
She's also got her boyfriend with her who I'd only met once before since they got together after I moved away and I'm not really good around people I don't know well. He's nice but I do think if it were just her I would feel a lot easier about going

Depends on when you last saw this friend and how close you are, what country she came from ( as in distance ) and if she came especially to see you ,

Be honest and offer an alternative. Maybe meet somewhere close to your place if you don’t want them over. If they really want to see you they will take the extra time. Maybe just have them follow along to the playground or something. If you’re are mentally struggling it might help you to see your friend but equally it’s totally valid if this just feels too much right now. Take care of yourself!

I always feel better leaving the house even though initially I didn’t wanna go. I was gonna say invite her over, but you don’t want to do that so I’d just force myself out. I’ve never regretted going out but I’d kick myself for not going and have a bit of FOMO lol. It’s up to you but knowing me I’d go. I always take the break if there’s an opportunity to like seeing a friend.

You might regret it later not seeing your friend. Maybe invite to your place or just do a quick coffee

Be honest with her. Maybe if you're up to it she can come over and just hang out & chat. If she's a true friend she'll understand either way.

I would go and leave someone else in charge of the children. If that is not possible, then I would invite her over to our place.

To me it sounds like you need to get out of the house and seeing your friend is a great way to take a rest from your daily life. I always find that when I pack up my twins and head to the city to meet my friends, it’s a much better day than staying home in the chaos.

Compromise? Could she come to you in the house maybe even bring a coffee so you still get to see her?

How often do you see her? I have a friend who lives far away and she’s only here 3 times a year so I make sure I see her despite how I’m feeling x

Would she come to your house? Honestly, getting out of the house and meeting with a friend could be a good pick-me-up... but if you are sure you can't go out to where she is, invite her over to your house or to somewhere closer to you.

Could you invite her over? To hangout at your house?

For something like that. I always end up so glad I went even when I didn’t want to go in the first place. It’s all about the memories!

Invite her to your house let her know 🩷 when I came to a family or friends house or mother grandmother I would always help them clean there house if they needed it I did it without asking or if everything’s is clean my friends have came over just to chill she lives about an hour away or vise versa a true friend just wants to make sure your okay and be there for you 🩷

Given you are not that close and she didn't come just to see you, I'd lie and say someone is sick