Towel Sharing

[chibchab]

I have a rather odd question to ask all here.

My wife and I have an ongoing 'disagreement' regarding sharing the of bathing towels ie towels used to dry off after a shower.

As may be expected, I see nothing wrong with the practice and frequently use her towel to dry off. I think between husband and wife, these things are 'not a big deal' as I'm obviously clean when I'm using it. Considering the things one does in realm of intimacy, how does sharing a towel even compare.

She on the other hand thinks its 'unsanitary' as she dislikes the thought of me drying off some areas of my body and then she using it to dry off herself?

What are your thoughts? Is this of issue in your relationships?

[Matt in the Hat]

I have a rather odd question to ask all here.

My wife and I have an ongoing 'disagreement' regarding sharing the of bathing towels ie towels used to dry off after a shower.

As may be expected, I see nothing wrong with the practice and frequently use her towel to dry off. I think between husband and wife, these things are 'not a big deal' as I'm obviously clean when I'm using it. Considering the things one does in realm of intimacy, how does sharing a towel even compare.

She on the other hand thinks its 'unsanitary' as she dislikes the thought of me drying off some areas of my body and then she using it to dry off herself?

What are your thoughts? Is this of issue in your relationships?

Say yes honey and use your own towel. There is no reason for her to have any more ammo against you when the inevitable spat arises.

In other words, it really doesn't matter what you think.

[ToastyFire]

Let her have her own towel, if that's what she insists on. End your ongoing "disagreement", no matter how small or unimportant it may seem.

Show the love and respect you have for her by going out of your way to purchase a luxurious bath towel - just for her own personal use.

This one has pretty good reviews. (http://www.amazon.com/Pinzon-Bamboo-Cotton-Towel-Mediterranean/dp/B000XTGL06/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&s=bedbath&qid=1219033268&sr=1-8)

[IASocFan]

We have always used our own towels. Each hangs in its designated location. That way you know your towel is dry. If someone forgets to hang up their towel, then you don't take the other's. Personal responsibility and respect. Besides, it's easier her way. Wait for a big issue to disagree. :)

[chibchab]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I agree peace in the household takes precedence over winning this small 'who's right or wrong'. I have to do a better job of placing my towel back in the bathroom. It's laziness in the end.

But in principle, do you see anything hygenically suspect here?

[IASocFan]

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But in principle, do you see anything hygenically suspect here?

Not I.

[bigredfutbol]

Say yes honey and use your own towel. There is no reason for her to have any more ammo against you when the inevitable spat arises.

In other words, it really doesn't matter what you think.

The key to a happy marriage is right here in this post.

[wallacegrommit]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I agree peace in the household takes precedence over winning this small 'who's right or wrong'. I have to do a better job of placing my towel back in the bathroom. It's laziness in the end.

But in principle, do you see anything hygenically suspect here?
If she never gets sick again in her life, then you were right. If she ever gets sick, it is 100% your fault, regardless of the science.

Even though you are "clean" after your shower, you are still transferring skin cells and bacteria onto a wet towel for her to use later. Sure, the chances of you actually making her sick by doing this is probably extremely small, but the mere fact that it is possible gives her a beef to complain.

Like most marriage disputes, it isn't a right/wrong question- in a sense both of you are right. But, since it is her body at issue so to speak, she should have the prerogative to set the rule.

[Sachin]

Sharing towels = disgusting. That's how I feel about it.

[TheSlipperyOne]

Let her use her own but wipe your taint with it when she's not around.

[royalstilton]

But in principle, do you see anything hygenically suspect here?
this is a "I won the battle but lost the war" question, dude.

if you want to stand on principle in your marriage, you're going to spend time here.

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/a/doghouse.gif

[bigredfutbol]

this is a "I won the battle but lost the war" question, dude.

if you want to stand on principle in your marriage, you're going to spend time here.

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/a/doghouse.gif

Indeed.

[ToastyFire]

http://www.bravomic.com/images/blogs/200/luxury%20doghouse.jpg

[chibchab]

this is a "I won the battle but lost the war" question, dude.

if you want to stand on principle in your marriage, you're going to spend time here.

http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/a/doghouse.gif

I agree with you.

I just meant if people agreed that its unhygenic or not. I worded it oddly.

[royalstilton]

http://www.bravomic.com/images/blogs/200/luxury%20doghouse.jpg

We had a beagle. Hamlet. Smarter than most people. He slept in the kitchen.

[royalstilton]

I agree with you.

I just meant if people agreed that its unhygenic or not. I worded it oddly.
I'd use your wife's towel if that was the only way to get dry. Yours, not so much. :)

[Twenty26Six]

Let her use her own but wipe your taint with it when she's not around.

A-men.

I'm a little saddened by the fact that every seems to think he should walk around on eggshells only b.c he isn't a germ-phobe.

[royalstilton]

A-men.

I'm a little saddened by the fact that every seems to think he should walk around on eggshells only b.c he isn't a germ-phobe.
of course it's sad. my uncle Edward, a very successful fellow, said this: "you'll be a lot happier in life if you operate under the assumption that all women hate all men."

btw, his view was that most of us guys deserve it.

[Twenty26Six]

of course it's sad. my uncle Edward, a very successful fellow, said this: "you'll be a lot happier in life if you operate under the assumption that all women hate all men."

btw, his view was that most of us guys deserve it.

I agree, and we probably do.

But, I still think he should use her towel when she isn't looking. :p

[Belgian guy]

I agree, and we probably do.

But, I still think he should use her towel when she isn't looking. :p

Proving uncle Edward's point. :D