So many gains! I think the most important one - I gained friends. I went traveling with my guests, who eventually became my friends.
What more? I have met a Hollywood star. I thought it will never happen in my life, I live far from Hollywood 😁 And yes, we became friends as well.
Other gains are: compliments, endless wine 😁, warmest hugs... Still remember some so hearty hugs from my guests when they were leaving... Worth of tears.
And honestly even very problematic guests were gains - it helped me to outline my rules, change my level of self protection, grow spiritually and always remember how lucky I am to be a host and a friendly person.