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To think that people who keep their curtains closed all day must be ill, or hiding something?

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Bluedeblue · 16/06/2021 17:26

The first thing that I do, when I get up in the morning, is to open the curtains. Possibly a window as well, to let a breeze in. There are a few houses nearby, who never open any curtains. Bedroom and lounge curtains are always firmly closed, even on lovely summer days. The gardens are unkempt and scruffy, all the paintwork is peeling. But someone definitely living there, as in one case, a brand new car on the drive and I've seen pizza delivery to the other. Does anyone else find this really odd, and think that there must be something amiss with these people? It must be so dark inside. I find it almost a bit creepy.

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MilduraS · 16/06/2021 17:31

I open the curtains once DH is up and dressed (he has a tendency to walk around naked in the mornings). All fine when I'm working from home but when I'm in the office I normally come home and all of the curtains are still closed. I don't know how he does it, I'd hate to be sat in a dark house all day.

NailsNeedDoing · 16/06/2021 17:31

There could be lots of reasons why they want privacy or less light, it’s quite mean of you to jump to the conclusion that it’s something creepy.

NoIDontWatchLoveIsland · 16/06/2021 17:28

We have privacy blinds that might make it look like the curtains are closed, when they absolutely aren't. Could you be seeing this? On very hot days we close curtains on the south facing wall to try and reduce heat.

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