We are in the process of arranging an exchange using guest points but because the host approached us first, initiating the message thread, the system has decided they are coming to our place rather than the other way around. It’s not clear how to easily change it. I only have the option to ‘turn it into a reciprocal exchange’, not to flip it around completely. Hope this makes sense and someone has a bright idea how to fix!
The easiest thing to do is to cancel this exchange and restart the process with you sending the request.
Hmmm, I don’t even have that option (yet). I’ll see if the other party is able to cancel their ‘request’ and if not I’ll guess I’ll have to pre-approve then immediately cancel. Thanks!
If you haven’t even pre-approved you dont nred to do anything, just refuse and start again.
This thread is one more example of why I dislike receiving messages from members who want to host for GPs. The system is not geared to that, and IMHO, it should not be 
If you think there was a problem you could contact member service.