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Couple having sex in front of window

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doremifaso · 31/08/2025 10:05

My children’s bedrooms looks out toward a house in the distance that has a bedroom in which looks like a converted loft. They have big floor to ceiling windows and NO curtains.
We were told by my neighbour once that he saw the occupiers there having sex in full view in front of the window - this was during an afternoon.
My husband also witnessed their act just last night when settling the kids to bed. It’s not hard to miss because their light is on and they’re BIG windows. My husband said he saw a lot of detail.
Not to sound prude but I’m really concerned about my children one day seeing them doing it. I have both sons and a daughter and don’t really want to expose them to sex in this way.

I’ve been told I don’t really have much right to complain because it’s within their own home but I am thinking of writing a letter to politely ask if they would be able to get some blinds or curtains installed.
If they ignore it, is there anything else I could do?
What would you do?

OP posts:
MyDeftHedgehog · 31/08/2025 15:41

Its called outraging public decency.
They must know people can see them..
Report them to the police

Sunnyscribe · 31/08/2025 15:39

Yes anonymous note "sorry this may be slightly embarrassing but I've seen you having sex through your window, please could you close the curtains? Thanks"

Not sure how anonymous it would be as not sure how many people have a view of this window?

I think I'd only be bothered if my children were young.

If they were older it wouldn't bother me so much.

But yeah it very inappropriate for young children and also can see it's offensive to anyone of any age but personally I wouldn't be bothered if it was infrequent. I'd just look away.

Failing that suppose it would be reporting it to the police next.

SerendipityJane · 31/08/2025 15:38

JifNtGif · 31/08/2025 15:35

Your husband seems like he made very close observation.

Once on Monday.
Once on Tuesday
Once on Wednesday
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.

it's all a bit Craig David now.

Raven85 · 31/08/2025 15:36

doremifaso · 31/08/2025 10:05

My children’s bedrooms looks out toward a house in the distance that has a bedroom in which looks like a converted loft. They have big floor to ceiling windows and NO curtains.
We were told by my neighbour once that he saw the occupiers there having sex in full view in front of the window - this was during an afternoon.
My husband also witnessed their act just last night when settling the kids to bed. It’s not hard to miss because their light is on and they’re BIG windows. My husband said he saw a lot of detail.
Not to sound prude but I’m really concerned about my children one day seeing them doing it. I have both sons and a daughter and don’t really want to expose them to sex in this way.

I’ve been told I don’t really have much right to complain because it’s within their own home but I am thinking of writing a letter to politely ask if they would be able to get some blinds or curtains installed.
If they ignore it, is there anything else I could do?
What would you do?

Whilst I can see why your unhappy and I do think they are inconsiderate. Surely you can get blinds for your kids room?

There is ofc a small risk of them peeking though. They likely think they are high enough not to be noticed.

You could write to them i dont see the harm but I wouldnt take it any further if they do not comply. I think if you explained that their window is in full view of childrens bedrooms they would do something to ensure they are no longer seen. Even if its just turning the light off.

I think people having a go here are not appreciating that its your kids seeing this that your bothered about which is completely understandable and I would have exactly the same concerns

JifNtGif · 31/08/2025 15:35

Your husband seems like he made very close observation.

View Inspect GIF by Ed Sheeran
LBFseBrom · 31/08/2025 15:33

doremifaso · 31/08/2025 13:12

Posters who are obsessed with the distance… it’s much less than a mile away. You don’t need binoculars to see. Anyone with decent eyesight can make out what they’re doing without purposefully ‘looking out for it’.

Do you want me to include a map or sketch for further analysis?

Yes, that might help. You say the distance is less than a mile. I couldn't see what people were doing through the windows of houses opposite me, I might have seen vague movements but not be able to identify what they were doing without a telescope. It's about a hundred yards from my old house to the post box and I certainly couldn't see in anyone's window that far away, definitely no willies or boobs.

How has it been resolved?

SamphiretheTervosaur · 31/08/2025 15:29

Apologies. Duplicate post because of the silly issue with text remaining long after posting

SerendipityJane · 31/08/2025 15:28

MovingOn2025 · 31/08/2025 15:26

Omg it was a joke. Sorry forgot to add “joke” at the end! Also don't lob eggs. That was a joke too 🤦🏻‍♀️

Edited

It has never been proven that intelligence and humour are related.

I believe.

sundayfundayclub · 31/08/2025 15:27

Exactly. I don't know who all these posters are who have no issues with children seeing people have sex, but I wouldn't want them anywhere near my children that's for sure!

It's all bullshit!

If the OP had said my dc accidentally saw me having sex she would be told her dc would grow up to be a serial killer, need therapy, call social services, blah blah.

MovingOn2025 · 31/08/2025 15:26

Herewegoagainandagainandagain · 31/08/2025 15:23

Absolutely DO NOT put their photo on facebook, faces blurred or not!!!

@MovingOn2025 awful advice, that would be a criminal act.

Omg it was a joke. Sorry forgot to add “joke” at the end! Also don't lob eggs. That was a joke too 🤦🏻‍♀️

Moonlightdust · 31/08/2025 15:26

These ridiculous close your curtains responses. It is not acceptable to be exposing yourselves to others. Despite being in their own house they are behind floor to ceiling windows with a light on at night - I expect that is pretty visible from all around even quite some distance!
How is that acceptable for kids who could be watching? You can’t expect parents to permanently be on the look out and closing curtains all the time!

Shelly369 · 31/08/2025 15:25

sundayfundayclub · 31/08/2025 15:23

Some of these posts are classic contrary MNs!

I’d tell you to stop looking through my windows if that letter appeared on my doorstep, or even forward to the police: peeping toms!

Close your curtains you weirdo!

Lots of wine…..☺️

Herewegoagainandagainandagain · 31/08/2025 15:23

Absolutely DO NOT put their photo on facebook, faces blurred or not!!!

@MovingOn2025 awful advice, that would be a criminal act.

SalonDesRefuses · 31/08/2025 15:23

doremifaso · 31/08/2025 13:47

It’s been resolved now and I thank everyone who agreed that it’s not acceptable at all. To those who even considered it to be (given children were in the equation) either don’t have kids themselves or if they do, don’t give two about them!
Also says a lot about one’s character when defending such action.

Exactly. I don't know who all these posters are who have no issues with children seeing people have sex, but I wouldn't want them anywhere near my children that's for sure!

How was it resolved?

LBFseBrom · 31/08/2025 15:23

Pedallleur · 31/08/2025 14:56

Can be seen on a clear night but OPs husband can see it on Only Fans

:-). that is brilliant!

Seriously, I doubt very much this couple are intentionally having sex publicly. They probably have no idea they can be seen and would be embarrassed if they knew.

FormidableMizzP · 31/08/2025 15:23

InterestedDad37 · 31/08/2025 14:14

Give them anonymous marks out 10 posted through the letterbox for their performance, along the lines of:
"6/10 for yesterday evening's sexual antics... we felt that he could try to ensure that she climaxes first, and she should be aware that he's likely to get cramp if he he has to maintain that position for too long"

Edited

This appeals to my sense of humour 😂👏👏👏 Best comment IMHO

Does make me wonder whether they believe they've had privacy film fitted, which has been missed - is often a requirement on developments with large windows that are overlooked/ overlooking.

sundayfundayclub · 31/08/2025 15:23

Some of these posts are classic contrary MNs!

I’d tell you to stop looking through my windows if that letter appeared on my doorstep, or even forward to the police: peeping toms!

Close your curtains you weirdo!

MovingOn2025 · 31/08/2025 15:20

Firstly, id go and have a word. As excruciatingly embarrassing as it will be. If they wont stop, id Take a photo, blur the faces and pop it on your local spotted fb page to publicly shame them! Alternatively, ask the police for advice to see if they can speak to them as its in full view of young kids, surely theres some law there even if its in their own home. You could also get the deck chairs out and a 15 pack of eggs and start lobbing them at the window whilst theyre mid shag 🤷🏻‍♀️🤭 that would piss them off and put a stop to it!

sundayfundayclub · 31/08/2025 15:19

We had this in a flat share once, our living room faced their bedroom. It was a summer evening so windows were open and we couldn't help but piss ourselves laughing. I don't think it was intentional judging by how they stopped & the curtains were never left open again 😆😆

SerendipityJane · 31/08/2025 15:18

Pedallleur · 31/08/2025 14:56

Can be seen on a clear night but OPs husband can see it on Only Fans

😂

Bryan Cranston Mic Drop GIF
rainingsnoring · 31/08/2025 15:18

They sound like a pair of exhibitionists who are deliberately having sex in full view of others. I don't think this is any different to a man or woman standing at the large, visible window with lights on pleasuring themselves alone in full view of everyone. I expect the reactions would be different though.

MsTamborineMan · 31/08/2025 15:18

80smonster · 31/08/2025 13:15

Had you considered blinds for your house? I’d tell you to stop looking through my windows if that letter appeared on my doorstep, or even forward to the police: peeping toms! Are you in a newbuild by chance? They are often very clumsily squished into landscapes in my opinion.

Edited

If you found out your shagging was in full view of a child's bedroom you wouldn't stop shagging in front of your floor to ceiliing curtainless windows?

There's a word for someone who knowingly has sex in potential view of children

MyDeftDuck · 31/08/2025 15:17

You might consider a quiet word with them as they might not realise just how much people can see……perhaps they think, because it’s an upper floor that no one can observe them. Do they not realise that someone could actually be covertly filming them to use against them? There are some really powerful lenses available so capturing all their bedroom action would be so easy with the right equipment.
Also point out that your prime concern is the fact that your own children might see them.

SerendipityJane · 31/08/2025 15:17

EarthlyNightshade · 31/08/2025 14:56

Do you think that you have to be having sex in front of your own children for something to be a safeguarding issue?

I don't think you understand safeguarding. That's what I think.

Shelly369 · 31/08/2025 15:15

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Haha! Yes, you have completely understood me. And I am most certainly ‘made up’ and am actually a robot typing this answer.

Could you be any more ridiculous. 😀

Just because I don’t like Benny Hill humour (which is the only humour worth a giggle apparently).

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