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BIL using our bedroom for intimate purposes

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WhatTheMirrorSaw · 03/08/2026 16:58

We arrived home from holiday last night. BIL has kindly been cat-sitting for us, popping in twice a day, but not sleeping here overnight. This is important.

This afternoon, I've been sorting out a few things in our room. The sun was shining in, and as it hit the mirror I could clearly see strange marks - handprints, quite high up, and what I think is a willy mark at hip height. They are quite noticeable, so I'm sure they weren't here before we went away.

I suspect BIL has been entertaining himself in our bedroom, either alone or with a partner. He's single and the thought of him bringing a hook-up into our bedroom makes me feel ill.

I've changed the sheets (just in case his activities culminated in our bed), but I don't know if I can bear the thought of him cat-sitting for us again if he does this. But DH will think it's strange if we don't have him back, and DCat has never been to a cattery.

Is there a way I can subtley dissuade him from using our home in this way, without offending him?

I've added photos, but they aren't very good because my phone doesn't seem to focus on the mirror surface.

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Imdunfer · 04/08/2026 19:46

WhatTheMirrorSaw · 04/08/2026 15:42

I think I'll say something like there have been a few burglaries recently (which will be true - houses are always getting burgled) and I want to put our valuables in our room and lock the door, to slow them down a bit.

Hopefully he'll go with that.

Hell use another room for his hookups.

gamerchick · 04/08/2026 19:48

Maybe a lockable doorknob on your bedroom door.

muddyford · 04/08/2026 20:01

Or a lockable knob on BIL.

LarkspurBlues · 04/08/2026 20:15

WhatTheMirrorSaw · 03/08/2026 18:13

Well, exactly! It isn't even fixed to the wall - it's a rather rickety mirrored sliding door on a built-in wardrobe. I wouldn't want to put any weight on it myself.

But I don't think BIL is a practical joker.

I’ve got it OP. The fact it is affixed to the sliding door is key. He was snooping in your wardrobe and opened the door in an unconventional way, sliding it along with hands on the glass, maybe because it was stuck, or he got it stuck open after snooping and he wanted to ease the top edges along in the runner.

Steeleydan · 04/08/2026 20:25

I think you need to clean the mirror, and do a reconstruction, get your husband to lean against the mirror naked, hands in some place as bil,and see if he leaves the same imprint on the mirror.

Frumpitydoo · 04/08/2026 20:34

Willy mark is the new penis cup.

Maninasuitcase · 04/08/2026 20:48

A willy mark! Is this a thing? I can't fathom out why you think it's a penis and how it might get there.

ImogenBrocklehurst · 04/08/2026 21:04

could you have brushed against the mirror when you’ve just put body lotion on? That can make some odd shapes. 🤷‍♀️

KnitFastDieWarm · 04/08/2026 21:47

DP is highly over-invested in this thread and insists that’s a bum print because of ‘the crevice moistness’.

He thinks BIL has been entertaining a lady (or gentleman) friend, who has been the recipient of a good rogering up against your mirror. Sorry 😁

KnitFastDieWarm · 04/08/2026 21:55

DP has helpfully annotated your photo @WhatTheMirrorSaw and I’m starting to agree with his theory.

The good news is, that’s probably not your BIL’s willy.

The bad news is, it’s probably his arse (or the arse of his latest shag).

I’d burn the mirror if I were you 😁

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FeralDropBear · 04/08/2026 22:17

Only stopped by to see the willy on the window mirror.

FFSItsTooHot · 04/08/2026 22:55

What the hell is a 'willy mark'?!

Empress13 · 04/08/2026 23:03

SleepingStandingUp · 04/08/2026 19:30

how does wsnking off to a mirror equate with abusing the cat?

It’s a different kind of pussy he was abusing c/o the mirror!

Laurmolonlabe · 04/08/2026 23:46

Buy your cat a programmable food and water station and don't ask BIL to cat sit again.

Chickadee001 · 05/08/2026 05:59

Not sure you can ID anyone by their willy marks.....might make for an interesting ID parade at the police station!!😂😂😆

Sorry but this is hilarious, yes just don't let him cat sit again!

momager22 · 05/08/2026 06:08

If you/ DH are too uptight to have a laugh about it then just get a ring doorbell or similar installed before next hol. Db will see that.

MyLeftArmpit · 05/08/2026 07:01

Yeah right.

Imdunfer · 05/08/2026 08:00

KnitFastDieWarm · 04/08/2026 21:55

DP has helpfully annotated your photo @WhatTheMirrorSaw and I’m starting to agree with his theory.

The good news is, that’s probably not your BIL’s willy.

The bad news is, it’s probably his arse (or the arse of his latest shag).

I’d burn the mirror if I were you 😁

He'd have to be a contortionist for that to be his arse and there to be two man sized palm prints high on the mirror.

I vote this the most fun thread this week. 😁

LarkspurBlues · 05/08/2026 08:14

Can you tell us more about what kind of guy he his OP? Single? Professional? A circus performer? Heavily tattooed?

MargoLeadbetterisQueen · 05/08/2026 08:21

LarkspurBlues · 05/08/2026 08:14

Can you tell us more about what kind of guy he his OP? Single? Professional? A circus performer? Heavily tattooed?

Cat lover?
Mirror admirer?

Sunshine231 · 05/08/2026 08:29

WhatTheMirrorSaw · 03/08/2026 20:08

I can hardly bring myself to type this, but I'm assuming that he has been using some form of lubricant on his willy, so his hands and willy have it on and this is why there are hand and willy marks on the mirror.

This comment has sent me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 did he bring the lubricant with him to cat sit or has he found a bottle lying around in your home and put it to good use 😅 I’m only asking because I don’t know anyone who would carry personal lubricant with them to go cat sitting 😂

ParsleySageToiletDuckAndBinBags · 05/08/2026 08:45

Goodness, that was a deeply embarrassing misunderstanding and a half! All of this time, accusing him of getting up to dirty sexy pervy naughties... and in reality, he's just doing innocent exercises and limbering up ready for his next bike ride!

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MargoLeadbetterisQueen · 05/08/2026 08:46

ParsleySageToiletDuckAndBinBags · 05/08/2026 08:45

Goodness, that was a deeply embarrassing misunderstanding and a half! All of this time, accusing him of getting up to dirty sexy pervy naughties... and in reality, he's just doing innocent exercises and limbering up ready for his next bike ride!

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😂😂😂

ParsleySageToiletDuckAndBinBags · 05/08/2026 08:49

He's been busy training Tiddles too!

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MargoLeadbetterisQueen · 05/08/2026 08:54

ParsleySageToiletDuckAndBinBags · 05/08/2026 08:49

He's been busy training Tiddles too!

😂😂😂

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