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Three or four baths a week?

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christonapushbike · 13/03/2026 14:51

When we redid our bathroom we got a lovely big deep tub with the intention of using it as a nice treat approx once every 2-3 months. DSD enjoys using it 3-4 times a week and complains that her ensuite shower isn't usable as the pressure in her shower is 'too low' (its fine- not a power shower but totally usable!). Am I unreasonable to feel this is completely ungrateful attitude and an ensuite is a massive privilege (only she has one in our house) she spends up to 2 hours bathing in our bath and I've worked out each bath costs £3.50 in gas and water (it's 300 litre capacity). When challenged on why she refuses to use her own bathroom she just shrugs/ scowls. Her ensuite is a shower room with a toilet (no bath) for reference.

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blankcanvas3 · 13/03/2026 14:55

She just prefers baths to showers. I also have 3 baths a week because I prefer them to showers. To expect to use the bath once every 3 months is insane. I assume this is more to do with the fact you don’t like her, than the baths.

Archymum · 13/03/2026 14:54

I've never understood why anyone would bother installing a bath if they only intended to use it 6 times a year. I think it's fine to tell her she can't monopolise your bathroom for hours at a time, but I'm not sure she's doing anything wrong by using a bath for its intended purpose?

Octavia64 · 13/03/2026 14:54

I have a bath every day.

bloody love it.

are you actually complaining about a child using the bath too much?

Nickyknackered · 13/03/2026 14:53

I take it you don't like her?