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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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WhatTheMirrorSaw · 03/08/2026 18:21

DeathBanana · 03/08/2026 18:03

Is there a gap on top of your wardrobe? Could he have been reaching up to get the cat, steadying himself, when unfortunately his trousers and pants slipped down just as he got hold of the cat so he couldn’t catch them before they fell??

No gap, they are floor-to-ceiling.

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cloudtreecarpet · 03/08/2026 18:21

WhatTheMirrorSaw · 03/08/2026 18:18

I'm fairly sure the mirror was clean, because the cleaner comes on a Friday and we went on holiday only two days later, on the Sunday. She usually cleans the mirrors, but I suppose it's possible that she forgot.

I would love to believe it was my DH leaning against the mirror to examine a rash, but wouldn't he need one hand free to hold the second mirror? And there are definitely two hand prints (left and right) here.

Because he moved position? One hand to look one way, swap hands and look the other?

It's no weirder than straight away assuming your BIL has been humping naked against the mirror in your bedroom after spooning out the Whiskas!! 🤷‍♀️

ThatRatBastard · 03/08/2026 18:21

CrowMate · 03/08/2026 18:17

“Thanks for feeding the cats. What happened in the bedroom? There are prints all over the mirror”

Yep, this. After asking DH if he wants to err... tackle it.

UhOhRatPoo · 03/08/2026 18:21

It’s been really hot. I can easily imagine someone cooling down by pressing their naked body against a cool surface.

WhatTheMirrorSaw · 03/08/2026 18:22

BansheeOfTheSouth · 03/08/2026 18:03

Pegging.

I don't know what that is (except that it allegedly has something to do with Prince William) and I don't want to know!

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UhOhRatPoo · 03/08/2026 18:22

Why would only a “willy mark” be at hip height? Hands can reach hip height!

cloudtreecarpet · 03/08/2026 18:23

UhOhRatPoo · 03/08/2026 18:21

It’s been really hot. I can easily imagine someone cooling down by pressing their naked body against a cool surface.

😂😂😂 OMG, this is the thread that keeps on giving!!

usernamemustnotcontainspecialcharacters · 03/08/2026 18:23

Send a pic ‘what did you do to my mirror’
when he responds, you say ‘is that a Willy?’
then watch him squirm!

cloudtreecarpet · 03/08/2026 18:24

usernamemustnotcontainspecialcharacters · 03/08/2026 18:23

Send a pic ‘what did you do to my mirror’
when he responds, you say ‘is that a Willy?’
then watch him squirm!

Then her DH confesses that it was him with a more rational explanation and...boom!

itsnotfairisit · 03/08/2026 18:24

UhOhRatPoo · 03/08/2026 18:20

“What looks like a willy mark at hip height”. Phrases you never thought you’d read…

This alone is why this thread is destined to become an official Classic.

cloudtreecarpet · 03/08/2026 18:25

itsnotfairisit · 03/08/2026 18:24

This alone is why this thread is destined to become an official Classic.

Yes! I mean I think it's a wind up but either way it's giving me a good laugh!

HotGrapefruit · 03/08/2026 18:30

HAHAHAHA

I would not immediately go to this conclusion

BUT if I was of this way of thinking, I'd put a Ring camera in the bedroom next time

krustykittens · 03/08/2026 18:31

dontmalbeconme · 03/08/2026 18:17

The simple solution is to stop asking him to do you massive favours, if what he does in your house is unacceptable to you.

You are right, of course, the OP is at fault here. When one asks people to feed one's cat, one must simply turn a blind eye to random willy rubbing on the furnishing.

HollyhocksandPeons · 03/08/2026 18:31

What is a willy mark? Is it sperm?

Beenwhereyouareagain · 03/08/2026 18:32

Sherararara · 03/08/2026 18:16

“OP accuses BIL of rubbing his willy all over her mirror before going forever NC. Her DH never forgives her and marriage ends.
Returns home to find the cat standing in its back legs licking the mirror.”

😂😂😂😂😂😂

WildLeader · 03/08/2026 18:33

@WhatTheMirrorSaw

cat cam… then book another weekend away.

report back

OneNewEagle · 03/08/2026 18:36

He’s probably lent against the mirror whilst picking the cat up. My whole house is covered in various marks from my cats, who knows what they are up to.

id not tell your DH if it was me , be grateful Iyou have a reliable cat sitter and next time put a pet cam in so you know if anyone comes in the door plus the cat is ok.

DurinsBane · 03/08/2026 18:38

WhatTheMirrorSaw · 03/08/2026 18:22

I don't know what that is (except that it allegedly has something to do with Prince William) and I don't want to know!

I haven’t heard that Prince William likes it! But he may well do, lots of straight men do (but don’t usually tell their male friends!) 😁

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 03/08/2026 18:39

If you only noticed the marks now, with the sun coming in, they might have been there before you went away and it might be your DH.

I think the only solution is to get them both in a room, tell them that one of them has had their willy on the mirror and no-one gets to leave until they've confessed.

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 03/08/2026 18:40

I can’t make out a single penis.

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 03/08/2026 18:40

I feel that my username is appropriate today :)

cadburyegg · 03/08/2026 18:40

You have a wild imagination OP.

Please, tell your BIL what you think and let us know what he says 🍿

krustykittens · 03/08/2026 18:41

BatshitIsTheOnlyExplanation · 03/08/2026 18:39

If you only noticed the marks now, with the sun coming in, they might have been there before you went away and it might be your DH.

I think the only solution is to get them both in a room, tell them that one of them has had their willy on the mirror and no-one gets to leave until they've confessed.

Please, please do this. And film it for us.

FIoorboard · 03/08/2026 18:41

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.

How fucking revolting. Never have him back to cat sit

KeepPumping · 03/08/2026 18:42

HRHCurmudgeon · 03/08/2026 17:05

Wh…wh…why …WHY would there be a ‘willy mark’ on the mirror?!

I am SO invested in this thread.

Maybe he was watching Silence of The Lambs?

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