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Not sitting 'normally' on sofa

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sunshine244 · 26/09/2024 18:22

I've had several appointments at home recently. People come in and sit on my sofa like they are supposed to - sitting upright, feet on the floor. They look totally comfortable that way.

It made me really conscious that I never sit on a sofa like that. I generally sit sideways or with my feet up. In the evening watching tv I often lie down. If I try to sit 'normally' I end up with a minimum of a knee up on the seat and it still feels far too unnatural and uncomfortable.

Aibu?
Yes - learn to sit on the sofa like a proper grownup
No - no one sits upright on sofas

OP posts:
Staunchlystarling · 26/09/2024 18:28

No one sits on their own sofa like that, you only do it at others houses, do uou not have friends, or do uou sit on their sofas the same, go in say hi and lay down?

soupfiend · 26/09/2024 18:25

Do you have good core strength?

I used to lollop on a sofa because I couldnt really hold myself up, was much more overweight then too.

However I dont like a soft sofa so if I visited and couldnt sit up straight with feet on the floor because the sofa is so soft, I would have to put cushions behind to prop me up a bit

Devilsmommy · 26/09/2024 18:25

I can't sit on any chair without putting my feet up. Especially dining chairs.Its so uncomfortable sitting with my legs down. So yanbu as far as I'm concerned 😊

Gowlett · 26/09/2024 18:24

Surely they are doing it, as they’re at your house in a professional capacity? At, home it’s PJs & popcorn.