Dear Dáithí: How do I prepare for a visit from a judgemental friend?

While part of me would love to treat it like a visit from anyone else, the reality is I am keen to ensure the house is looking its best. But I don’t know where to start with making it more presentable

I tend to avoid inviting the couple to our home, as I don’t like feeling like our home isn’t up to standard. We have young children, so it is fair to say our home looks lived-in.

Dear Dáithí,

My husband and I are friends with a husband and wife that we meet up with regularly. However, I find the wife is quite judgemental.