(Unimportant) Rules you live by

[linmanuel]

Today I realised that I always try and reverse into a parking space when ever I can - makes things easier for later (plus you usually have better control in reverse imho)

Also taught 11yoDS how to wrap a present for his mate and said how I believe a gift without a bow is a little bit underdressed.

Any others I may have missed?

Rusholme, I like that and see the rationale.
Always unload the dishwasher from the bottom up.
I don't think I have any others. Bet DH does though. He's much tidier and more rule bound than I am.

I have ocd so don't start me!

When putting on clean bedding in the evening before bed the bed must appear completely made for at least 30 seconds before we can get in it.

You don’t deserve things you can’t take care of (this is quite harsh but was drummed into me by Dad and he’s not wrong really)

Every dishwasher has a ‘right’ way to stack it

Always salute the magpie

One of my rules is that the toilet rolls must be stacked just so. And obviously the roll is put on the loo roll holder so it unroll away from the wall not next to it.

I always reverse into a parking space if possible. I find it easier to get out that way.

I aim to get some fresh air every day.

Rules (even unimportant ones) are there to be broken.

Never leave the house without my every day make up on.

Never leave the house without our bed being neatly made, kitchen surfaces clear and living room tidy - so house is always nice to come home to.

Always knock back 2 pints of water when I get up. Then I feel able to mainline coffee for the rest of the day.

Just before he falls asleep, DH has to rest his right hand on my left hip (he sleeps on his back, and I sleep on my right side facing away from him). He can't sleep otherwise and neither can I. Bonkers, I know!

Volume must end in 0 or 5.

Everything must be turned off before I leave the house except the fridge-freezer or it will burn the house down.

I will only eat cereal or dessert with a teaspoon.

I reverse park too. I have a gig ticket rule, that it shouldn’t cost more than what the ticket cost the last time I saw a certain band. They haven’t played for ages now so that’s outdated.

Clean plates and bowls go to the bottom of the pile, so nothing gets used to excess.

You can't start eating takeaway until you've unpaused Netflix and everyone is ready

@FindmeuptheFarawaytree Even worse... I have a specific teaspoon for eating puddings and yoghurts. I am so much fun to live with!

@RusholmeRuffian yes. A big yes

No TV in the morning too, and also no music. It must be silence or Radio 4.
Tea must always be made in a pot.
Towels must always be on the rails in a certain way.
Sink and bath plugs are also always placed in a certain way.

If you wear it in the top then peg it at the bottom.
If you wear it at the bottom then peg it at the top.

Another one here who's house must be completely spotless before the Christmas decorations go up, but that comes from my mum who had the same rule.

Fruit with breakfast (get in one of your five a day early on)
Always offer lifts to other people's children when it suits me (this enables me to ask for lifts for my kids at a later date). With three kids in multiple extra curriculars each, finding people who live near me and I can lift share with is an important skill. But it's best to start by offering a lift rather than asking for one.

@FrankieBoyleSezLoveOneAnother

Clean plates and bowls go to the bottom of the pile, so nothing gets used to excess.

I do exactly this. I also do it with clean towels in the cupboard, spare toilet rolls in the bathroom (new ones always go underneath on the holder) and food boxes/jars in the kitchen cupboard.

The dishwasher has to be stacked a certain way. Means I spend a lot of time rearranging after others have loaded it.

I will never leave the house empty if the washing machine or tumble dryer are on.

If you aren't in the room sat in front and actually watching it, the telly is off.
If you nip into the kitchen or upstairs, it's allowed to stay on but must be paused or silenced.
Adverts must always be fast-forwarded, so live TV needs to be paused to allow for this 🙃

Always reverse into parking spaces - since reading security advice books for lone females staying safe in the 1980’s.

• so always have a means of escape by driving straight forwards.

• also reversing against a bank of earth/fence/obstacle has thwarted an actual theft attempt from the rear of the vehicle

• always have car ignition key in hand and ready to go for a speedy exit - esp in dark or strange areas.

I don't think I've reversed into a parking space.

Use / wear the good stuff.

Always have make your own pizzas on a Sunday. Have days for other meals as well...(not every week though or would get too monotonous!

@TheCanyon

Always judge a book by its cover, if it looks shite it WILL be shite.

I used to frequent the public library a lot as a child. Pretty much dependent on this rule!

Don’t buy wine that had pictures on the labels. Words only allowed.