I do the same thing, I drive my husband nuts but mines more of I can’t have silence at any time, even rocking the baby to sleep, tele on, doing anything, there has to be background noise and yes even putting the washing out, my tv will be on
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Definitely weird to me too! Also does the hot water not ruin his toothbrushes really quickly?
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I definitely get the companionship side of the tv being on for long periods, seems quite a few people do this. Interesting isn't it. It was always drummed into me as a kid that the tv must only be on if there's a definite programme to watch. Now if I'm alone in the evening I'm more likely to have the telly on for a bit of background, but always on mute unless I'm actually watching it.
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I always have the tv on too. More just for background noise as I WFH but even if I'm just reading in the evenings, I have the tv on and some programme I've probably seen 100x over just on in the background.
When I'm travelling in a vehicle, I count 1,2,3 up to telegraph poles, signposts etc. or marks on the road (like pothole repairs). It's from when I rode horses and was learning to jump, instructor had me shout the last three strides before the jump. The telegraph poles etc. are the "jump". I've done it most of my life now.
Only when I'm sat in a front seat, mind. Oh, and I'm counting in my head, not out loud!
With the hot water teeth brushing, does the partner have teeth that are sensitive to cold? I use warm water because of this.
Only when I'm sat in a front seat, mind. Oh, and I'm counting in my head, not out loud!
With the hot water teeth brushing, does the partner have teeth that are sensitive to cold? I use warm water because of this.
when I’m buying milk if there is one that’s left on it’s own, I’ll have to get it so it’s not on its own. If there’s 2 left on one shelf, I’ll chose one from the next shelf, so that one isn’t left behind on its own.
That's interesting about counting down to the telegraph poles or obstacles. Certain habits we've learned when young just stay with us don't they. Glad youre counting in your head though & not out loud! I bet you barely notice you're doing it. x
I've only just seen this. I can see how this seems weird but in a kind of humanising way at least you're thinking of the welfare of the milk on the shelves!
I close my eyes when I brush my teeth.
When I read this I had to think hard what I do.... but I definitely don't close my eyes. I look occasionally in a little mirror at the sink to check how I'm brushing.
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Aw I do similar things. Like if I need to bin some veg or something that went off I apologise to it to say sorry it didn't fulfill its destiny of being eaten lol
The tv volume can only be on a number divisible by 5. If it’s on 23 let’s say, i can’t do it. It will have to go up or down.
I can relate to the idea of apologising to uneaten food.... and being a tad frustrated with myself too for not using it. x
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I get you totally on this! I like the tv volume on even numbers though, so 12, 16, 20 etc. Weird innit?!
I can't set the morning alarm for anything on the hour or half hour. It's something like 7.34am or 7.17am.
I don't know why.
When you have a box of items (spoons, cups and saucers) each fitted in a designated position and one is missing. I have to fill in the slot or throw the box away as I can't bear the empty place. It really upsets me.
I don't know why.
When you have a box of items (spoons, cups and saucers) each fitted in a designated position and one is missing. I have to fill in the slot or throw the box away as I can't bear the empty place. It really upsets me.
I like the tv on for background noise I fall asleep to tv when husband is away. I need noise to sleep to.
Probably a bit weirder but I will give tv weather people nicknames like bellend cnut and tittyanna. I'm not going to say who those weather people are. Everytime bellend comes on tv I say his nickname.
Probably a bit weirder but I will give tv weather people nicknames like bellend cnut and tittyanna. I'm not going to say who those weather people are. Everytime bellend comes on tv I say his nickname.
I rode when I was young too and while I don't count, I do mentally 'jump' poles in my head as well.
I know who that weatherman is without a name needing to be said
If only, that might mean I had more peaceThink we must be married to the same man!
I do too as it's less harsh on sensitive teeth than cold water.
I speak to myself when I'm alone in the house. Not actually chat, just the odd thing like 'Right, that's that!' if I've finished doing something, or 'What'll I have to eat?' as I wander into the kitchen... Bit weird.