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How often do you have a relaxing 'me time' kind of bath?

75 replies

OwlInLove · 26/12/2021 19:28

For me, it's every single evening without fail (unless I'm unwell or there's some hot water issue!). I've done this for as many years as I can remember.

It's not a bath to get clean so I'm not talking about that .. I shower every morning and wash my hair then. This is just to relax and read or look at my phone. I have many bottles of various oils / bubbles/ salts and spend about 45 mins in there

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Lovemusic33 · 26/12/2021 19:29

Every evening 🙂, I love a relaxing bath.

DustyMaiden · 26/12/2021 19:32

Always have done, only door with a lock on it. I like to hide.

FleeceNavidadFromTheSheep · 26/12/2021 19:33

Only if I stay in a nice hotel with a nice bath. Can't be bothered otherwise. I prefer to shower.

sarah13xx · 26/12/2021 19:35

I do exactly the same as you! Haven’t actually spoken to anyone else who does it so regimented every single night 🙈 We’re about to move house and need to move into a flat while it gets ready, the thought of not having a bath makes me so uneasy 😥

ApolloandDaphne · 26/12/2021 19:37

Absolutely never. I detest baths. They make me feel too hot and very sweaty. I like a refreshing shower in the morning and that's me for the day.

Steelesauce · 26/12/2021 19:38

Most night, just got out of mine actually. I know when I'm slipping mentally as I don't want my bath!

furbabymama87 · 26/12/2021 19:39

Every night

plinkplinkfizzer · 26/12/2021 19:41

Never have a Bath anymore , hate the time it takes and always feel impatient just lying there . Used to enjoy them when children were young for obvious reasons ( hiding) . But love a shower now.

ExquisitelyDecorated · 26/12/2021 19:41

About once a year. I usually have one on Christmas morning before starting the dinner but we decided to eat earlier this year so I didn't bother. Think I've had one bath since last Christmas.

Itonlytakesonetree · 26/12/2021 19:43

Never. Cannot stand having a bath, it's a total waste of my time.

Xyzzzzz · 26/12/2021 19:44

Hardly ever. I used to enjoy them but with a toddler and baby I don’t get time.

MsChatterbox · 26/12/2021 19:48

Most nights. Love having a bubble bath after putting the kids to bed. I need some time alone before spending time with dh!

SleighbellsZ · 26/12/2021 19:48

I find baths really boring fab

SleighbellsZ · 26/12/2021 19:48

Tbh*

ouchmyfeet · 26/12/2021 19:49

2-3 times per week. Love a bath!

TokyoSushi · 26/12/2021 19:50

Once every couple of years!

Strugglingtodomybest · 26/12/2021 19:51

Three times a week, more or less. I love reading in the bath. I've actually just got out of one!

blissfulllife · 26/12/2021 19:53

Every night for an hour between 6 and 7. I lay in them bubbles daydreaming. Bliss. Favourite part of the day. I took a rum and coke in with me Christmas Eve 😂

Babdoc · 26/12/2021 19:55

Every morning. I have long Covid, and need a nice steamy soak in the bath to ease my muscles and help my lungs, before I face the day.

GTAlogic · 26/12/2021 19:57

Never. I don't hate baths but I don't find them to be relaxing.

Shebangshebong · 26/12/2021 19:58

Daily.

doadeer · 26/12/2021 19:59

I'm a nightly bather too! Love it. And I smell wonderful with all my oils

TeaAddict235 · 26/12/2021 20:00

Try to get one every Friday night with a glass of something cold. But the 10mo torments DH and the other two give him the runaround while I have one. So they are far and few between.

There'll be someone along in a bit to say that baths are really bad for the environment, and I agree, but they are really good for my mental health with 3 small children and living in a stressful social environment Germany

PodcastFunFair · 26/12/2021 20:01

Every night too except if I'm in a rush or going out for the evening then I'll just shower.

Oblomov21 · 26/12/2021 20:01

Whenever I want, once or twice a month.