AITA for telling my gf not to poop when I’m already in the bathroom?
A Redditor recently shared a humorous yet frustrating dilemma regarding bathroom boundaries with his girlfriend. Despite their level of intimacy, he feels uncomfortable when she barges in to use the toilet while he’s already in the bathroom. After voicing his concerns, he’s left wondering if he’s being unreasonable. Read the full story below to see how this situation developed…
‘ AITA for telling my gf not to poop when I’m already in the bathroom?’
My gf seems to think just because I’ve seen her naked, suddenly it’s fair game for her to just barge into the bathroom and use the toilet when I’m already in there, whether I’m brushing my teeth or taking a shower or whatever. I told her it’s gross and to please stop and she just argues that I’ve already seen everything there is to see, so what’s the problem? I’ve asked her a couple times to not do this. I think she’s trying to stop, but she’s clearly upset with me for it.. So AITA?
Here’s what people had to say to OP:
Imaginary-Yak-6487 − My husband will come in my bathroom to talk & pee while I’m taking a shower, then flush the damn toilet. That water gets hot. I’ve asked him to just give me 5 min or go use his bathroom. Now, if he’s taking a shower, I’ll sometimes just randomly flush the toilet. Petty, yes. A**hole of me, also yes.
DisneyFoodie20 − NTA. It’s not a matter of modesty. It’s a matter of boundaries and basic respect. It’s perfectly understandable that you wouldn’t want to smell her s**t while you’re showering or brushing your teeth. She can wait until you’re done.
ivantheiceman − We have a brown barrier rule in my house. You can pee all you want but poop is private
metalchode − Can you not lock the door??
sign_of_confusion − NTA. i don’t begrudge people who are comfortable peeing and pooping in front of their SO but it’s not something i’m okay seeing or doing.
NoImagination7892 − I know some couples do this, but I’ve always found it weird. NTA
BabyEatingBadgerFuck − NTA. “Your s**t stinks and I don’t want to smell or hear it”
Natthealleycat − NTA, but my husband and I do the same thing your girlfriend is doing to you. We have no issue with it, but that’s not true for everyone or every couple. If it’s that much of an issue, I’d have a serious conversation with her about it.
Carl_AR − 1.) Your gf is gross.. 2.) Honeymoon is over. 😉 I’ve been married 32 years. I’d never let my wife take a s**t while I’m brushing my teeth. Neither would she want to.
That’s really trailerpark trash behavior.
popcornrocket − Husband and I are best friends and have definitely seen everything each other has lolol but we always close doors. It’s just kind of a private thing that I don’t particularly want him involved in 🤷🏻♀️
Do you think the Redditor is justified in wanting some privacy in the bathroom, or is his girlfriend right that intimacy should eliminate such boundaries? How would you handle bathroom etiquette in a relationship? Share your thoughts below!
