The 7 Stages of a Host Asking for validation 2024
This is dedicated to all the hosts who come here to get validation and sympathy for their ‘horrible treatment’ from airbnb or their guests:
- Shock and Denial:
“I’m a flawless host, clearly. These guests are delusional! How could they possibly think I’m in the wrong?”*
2.Pain and Guilt:
“Wait… they left a bad review AND asked for a refund? Oh no, my precious Superhost status! Also… um… they might have a point…”
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Anger and Bargaining:
“The nerve! How dare they complain about my perfect Airbnb! Maybe I’ll just offer them a refund… ugh, but I shouldn’t have to!”* -
Depression:
“Why won’t this wronged host just take our advice and stop arguing? We’re trying to help, but clearly, that’s not what they came here for.”*
5.The Upward Turn (rare):
“Wait a second… maybe I should leave a real review, update my amenity list, and fix that broken faucet… nah, who am I kidding?”*
6.Reconstruction and Working Through (extremely rare):
“Okay, okay, fine. Maybe I’ll actually take responsibility and stop being a nightmare to everyone in this forum.”*
- Acceptance and Hope:
“I guess sometimes contributing positively to the community is better than ranting. Who knew?”*