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Would you share with a random bloke to avoid booking two rooms?

234 replies

ClinicallyProven · 18/06/2022 14:27

I'm going away with a hobby group. Usually those of us who are single seem to be able to work things out and share with the same sex. This time a smaller group is going and there's only me and him who won't be taking partners. He's with a very long term partner who doesn't like to attend these things and I'm single.

I've known him for a long time in this group and have always found him lovely and respectful, both to me and about his partner. I wouldn't say I know him well or even that we're friends though. We have been drunk together (which I always think is a good test 😆) and still he's nothing but respectful.

Anyway, it's been suggested (not by either of us!) that we could share. I think I'm comfortable to share with him for a couple of nights, but I'm not sure how it looks or whether it puts his DP in an uncomfortable position.

FWIW it saves us each about £120, which is a significant sum to me, but wouldn't mean I couldn't go. It is frustrating how everything costs more when you're single though!

He might hate the idea, I'm just mulling it over at this stage.

OP posts:
RevoltingHumanHead · 18/06/2022 14:28

I wouldn't.

RevoltingHumanHead · 18/06/2022 14:28

Can't imagine his partner would be thrilled at the suggestion either.

Thalatta · 18/06/2022 14:28

No.

AllPlayedOut · 18/06/2022 14:29

Absolutely not.

Badfootkk · 18/06/2022 14:29

Nah me neither.

bilbodog · 18/06/2022 14:29

No i wouldnt - too much chance of something unwanted happening.

TooHotTooGreedy · 18/06/2022 14:29

No. I’d rather pay the extra than have to studiously avoid catching sight of some blokes morning wood.

sunisshining7 · 18/06/2022 14:30

No way on earth

Galvanisa · 18/06/2022 14:31

Absolutely not

oldageprancer · 18/06/2022 14:31

I wouldn't share with anyone these days. When I was younger, and could face sharing my space, it wouldn't have bothered me if they were male or female. Now, it doesn't bother me either - it's a no to both.
So, go for it if you can face sharing with anyone!

Badfootkk · 18/06/2022 14:31

I would like to clarify. In an ideal world yes, but unfortunately the world is far from. Suck up the extra £120 it is a lot less than any potential fallout.

BiscoffSundae · 18/06/2022 14:31

No

LetitiaLeghorn · 18/06/2022 14:32

He's not really a random stranger, is he? But

I think its hard enough to share a room with a friend so to share a room (and bathroom) with an acquaintance of the opposite sex would be very challenging. Nothing to do with him being disrespectful, I think I'd just find it uncomfortable.

MsTSwift · 18/06/2022 14:32

Hard no.

Mumblechum0 · 18/06/2022 14:32

Nope

GetThatHelmetOn · 18/06/2022 14:32

Nope.

MyNameIsAngelicaSchuyler · 18/06/2022 14:32

No

Darkroot · 18/06/2022 14:32

Can’t see his partner being too happy about this. I wouldn’t be.

FAQs · 18/06/2022 14:33

In the circumstances you describe I’d probably be ok about it, although I’ve experienced having to share accommodation on training exercises in the past with no issues so might have a different view to most.

TheLadyDIdGood · 18/06/2022 14:33

No

GetThatHelmetOn · 18/06/2022 14:34

bilbodog · 18/06/2022 14:29

No i wouldnt - too much chance of something unwanted happening.

Like unnecessary gossip that partners might not enjoy. For saving £120???

BeHappyItIsEasier · 18/06/2022 14:34

No way! And it does put his dp in a weird position too. Not worth £1200 never mind £120!

Floralnomad · 18/06/2022 14:35

Absolutely not

Bananaramad · 18/06/2022 14:36

Hard No, I wouldn't share with anyone male or female if I had the choice.

Ferrarilover · 18/06/2022 14:36

I wouldn't, no way.