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IL weirdness continues...this is a funny one

katie4253katie4253 member
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So, they are "trifty" (read: cheap).  But they are doing WEIRD stuff here.  The weirdest?  They are sharing a bath towel and only running the water for a shower for 2 minutes each.  Weird weird weird.

My poor H.  His whole perception of his parents has changed. I told him the towel thing and he just shook his head.  They each have their own towels at home.  

ETA: one more weirdness.  They go to the bathroom together. 

I told H no matter how long we were married, I would always want my own towel and wouldn't let him hang out with me when I used the bathroom.  

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  • OscarQOscarQ member
    Is there a financial situation going on with them that they haven't shared with you.  This seems like a really bizarre change to their behavior if it isn't what they used to do.  Taking a two minute shower and sharing a bath towel in someone else's home, why?  They're not paying the water or electricty bills.
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  • Natalie_mayNatalie_may member
    So wait, DH isn't supposed to come to the bathroom with me? What am I supposed to do? Wipe myself? Madness, utter madness.
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  • katie4253katie4253 member

    imageOscarQ:
    Is there a financial situation going on with them that they haven't shared with you.  This seems like a really bizarre change to their behavior if it isn't what they used to do.  Taking a two minute shower and sharing a bath towel in someone else's home, why?  They're not paying the water or electricty bills.

    No, they are fine financially.  They gave us a sizeable amount of $ before Gabe was born.  They just don't want to "impose".  They are weird about it.  But, H said he has never seen them this extreme.  They don't want to add to our laundry or our water bill.  WTF!!!   Indifferent

    With guests I gladly give them fresh towels daily and never question their bathing and laundry habits.  Well, until now at least.  I do question not using their own towel and not taking a full shower.  LOL!  

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    Do you ever watch "How I Met Your Mother?" Lily & her-TV-husband-what's-his-face have a bathroom pact - I love that episode & DH & I have the same rule.

    Ehhhh, they might be doing all of that because they care so much and don't want to add to the bills esp with your job situation. I'm sure that's been a big topic of conversation. I'm the sort of nut who would take wicked short showers and by hyper aware of what I was using if I were a guest in your home. I don't know that I would time my shower, but it would be lightning quick :)

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  • ShannonSkyShannonSky member
    My in-laws always bring their own towels and sheets, so they don't add to our laundry. I could see sharing a towel. But all other signs do point to these people being nuts, though.
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    imageurbanflowerpot:

    Do you ever watch "How I Met Your Mother?" Lily & her-TV-husband-what's-his-face have a bathroom pact - I love that episode & DH & I have the same rule.

    Ehhhh, they might be doing all of that because they care so much and don't want to add to the bills esp with your job situation. I'm sure that's been a big topic of conversation. I'm the sort of nut who would take wicked short showers and by hyper aware of what I was using if I were a guest in your home. I don't know that I would time my shower, but it would be lightning quick :)

    I kind of agree here. I wonder if all the conversations about them imposing, separating time and space, etc have  added to their already strange behavior. Maybe they are trying to avoid feeling like they have imposed on you since that has been a hot spot for everyone during this visit?

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