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To lock the bathroom door?

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Skater78 · 20/01/2026 08:41

This seems such a silly thing to ask but I’d appreciate opinions.
If I am going to have a shower or use the toilet I lock the bathroom door. I like to have privacy in these moments, nothing going on just a regular getting ready for the day routine.
My DH says I should not lock the door it’s not normal to do so he should be able to come and go as he pleases in case he wants to brush his teeth or something.
The bathroom is very small but I’m not sure that’s even the point. Is it a big deal if I want 10 minutes privacy to have a shower on my own. He can brush his teeth around that or after his shower. I just feel like it should be respected as my choice. I appreciate some might not care but
AIBU reasonable to lock the bathroom door?

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TheNightingalesStarling · 20/01/2026 08:48

I would definitely lock the door if he thought you weren't entitled to peace and privacy.

SoIMO · 20/01/2026 08:47

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EvangelineTheNightStar · 20/01/2026 08:44

Of course yanbu! Does he lock the door when he goes to the loo or has a shower?
why would it constantly be imperative in that short window you’re in the bathroom that he MUST get in? That would start the ick for me!

ShawnaMacallister · 20/01/2026 08:43

The idea of living with someone who thinks I don't deserve the right to privacy while using the bathroom is horrifying. YANBU at all, this is extremely controlling and inappropriate.

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