<human>: I have an old friend visiting from overseas. I really like the guy and we have great conversations, I'm really happy he's visiting and I know it's costing him time and money to do so. He's clearly investing in maintaining the friendship over the decades. I appreciate that and don't want to slack off on my end (I sometimes visit him in his country too). But, good lord, the guy has zero initiative. 

He just wants to follow me around and do whatever I want to do. That's fine for a day or two, but over the course of a week-long international visit I start to despise him and just want to have my space and time to myself, instead of constantly having to host and entertain someone who comes up with no ideas for stuff to do, and has no desire to go do anything on their own. 

When I visit distant places (including his city), I have a huge list of stuff I want to do, both on my own and with others. I throw out the option of following my hosts' plan, or entertaining myself, or bringing my host along on the stuff I've planned. I have ideas and try to be flexible, is what I'm saying. He's not me, and that's ok, but I've got to figure out a way to deal with him without resorting to murder.

I've tried directly asking him to come up with stuff to do, or find things for himself to do. No success. I just don't think it's part of how he approaches the world.

So, how do I survive the week without starting to hate my old friend?

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<bot>: How do I deal with an extended visit from an old friend who takes no initiative and just wants to follow me around?