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People trying to carry on the drama after a heatwave

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Summerbreezeplease · 12/07/2026 20:40

I know this is probably a stupid thing to get annoyed about but aibu to think it’s ridiculous when people keep trying to carry on after the heatwave is over.

Over the past few weeks we’ve had two mega heatwaves here, well over 30 degrees. I really struggle with the heat myself. I can happily sleep with the bedroom window open all year round and never have more than a 9 tog duvet on as I run hot.

But even when temperatures have dropped to a perfectly reasonable Summer temperature.(it’s 19 degrees here), some of my friends are still complaining how hot it is and that they can’t cope.

Dh is refusing to put the 4 tog duvet back on the bed as we will be too hot apparently and has not only the windows but the front door wide is open.

People are asking if the schools will be back open.

It’s forecast to be 25 degrees tomorrow even during the hottest part of the day.

My friend got annoyed with me when I said it had cooled down, she said it hasn’t. Surely there’s an enormous difference between 34 degrees and 25 degrees?

Aibu to think some people are just trying to carry on the drama?

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Backedoffhackedoff · 12/07/2026 20:49

The schools haven’t even been closed this time have they?!

strange friends you have

likeafishneedsabike · 12/07/2026 20:48

It’s strange, isn’t it? It’s like people get it in their heads that it’s baking hot and then don’t notice when the temperature physically changes. Today has a particularly fresh breeze.
It’s mid July and where I am in the UK, we have had three baking hot weeks this summer. Everything else has been a mix of sunny and warm eg 23/24 degrees or pouring with rain (the first two weeks of June). I’m not denying climate change but these are definitely specific heatwaves rather than a constant baking summer for three months.

Cheeseandquackers21 · 12/07/2026 20:47

I mean even if the temperature is down, our house is still hot. Weve had both front and back door open all day to get the breeze in, but living room is still hot. Tbf i havent complained todsy, ive enjoyed the wind and breeze, but i defo wont be having duvet on...just use a sheet to cover me.
I guess everyone reacts slightly differently.
Also maybe qe are so used to talking about the heat, we dont know what else to say 🤣

Summerbreezeplease · 12/07/2026 20:46

Cherrysoup · 12/07/2026 20:44

It’s a massive difference. I even hauled the duvet over me at one point last night. The woods were heaving with dog walkers early this morning because it was a lot cooler. Got out of the shower and felt the breeze coming in the windows was cool!

It is a massive difference isn’t it.

But people are voting iabu. Who is not coping in 19 degrees?

It’s 19 degrees here and people are saying it’s too hot and they can’t cope.

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Cherrysoup · 12/07/2026 20:44

It’s a massive difference. I even hauled the duvet over me at one point last night. The woods were heaving with dog walkers early this morning because it was a lot cooler. Got out of the shower and felt the breeze coming in the windows was cool!

Summerbreezeplease · 12/07/2026 20:43

BoredZelda · 12/07/2026 20:42

Who is asking if the schools are still closing?

Some of my friends are still saying it’s going to be so hot.

It’s forecast to be 25 tomorrow where I am.

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BoredZelda · 12/07/2026 20:42

Who is asking if the schools are still closing?