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F'ing farting

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ReginaFelangi · 14/08/2015 10:22

I don't know whether there is anything unusual about this, but my OH of nearly 15 years' bodily functions are really starting to get to me. His toilet sessions take at least 30 minutes and a lot of noise and the smell afterwards will literally make me heave. (He needs reminding to open the window and close the bathroom door too).

He will also fart freely throughout the house. Last night he went up to bed to read and when I went up an hour later the room stank so badly I had to go and sleep in my 4 year old's bed instead. He doesn't think there's anything wrong with it and says it's just me "making a fuss". He eats healthily enough and has been this way forever (although I think it's getting worse). AIRBU for not wanting to be gassed in my own home?!

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LeftMyRidingCropInTheMortuary · 14/08/2015 20:33

My dad used to fart in the bed then hold mum's head under the covers.
They both thought it was hilarious.
Been married for 40yrs now...

bigbumtheory · 14/08/2015 20:35

lol MrsReiver very true! If he takes enough, his farts may lessen and shits may increase.

bigbumtheory · 14/08/2015 20:36

Urgh, dirty fucker then. Sounds like he likes the smell of his own shit and wants to dutch over you OP.

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ReginaFelangi · 14/08/2015 20:37

He grew up in a house with more males than females, including a grandfather that practically lived on cabbage and liver. I suspect he thinks that smell is normal!

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Noideaatall · 14/08/2015 20:40

My DS used to fart horribly when he had milk or cheese. Switched to lactofree & it stopped. Worth a try?

OrianaBanana · 14/08/2015 20:41

Another vote for déjà poo. It is quite a subtle smell when you put it directly into the toilet bowl and definitely better than a bathroom stinking of shit.

TheHouseOnTheLane · 15/08/2015 06:52

There seems to be two schools of thought over this. Those who think it funny and can cope with other people doing it and those like me, who find it so revolting that it makes them feel sick.

I would say that some people are way more sensitive about smells than others and that those who don't mind it so much need to be more considerate and accept that for some people, the smell of someone else's bowels is nauseating.

Pominoz1 · 15/08/2015 09:12

I've just read this to my DH who is a terrible farter and he can't stop giggling. Very reassuring to hear from all you others who have partners with rank, disgusting arses. My DH stinks us out frequently, once he even woke himself up with one that sounded so violent I thought his backside would split. I never knew about charcoal tablets so will get some today for sure. there are a few rules in our house. If he is going to 'do his domestics' (his words) then he is not to use the ensuite if I haven't yet had time to shower in there. To remember to flush as soon as it his the water. Open window or put on extractor fan.

TheHouseOnTheLane · 15/08/2015 09:19

Pom does your DH inhale his food like mine used to?

anig · 15/08/2015 11:36

I hear you sister. My DH farts loudly and constantly and is so proud of the stench and volume produced. I frequently retreat to DC's beds to escape the noxious fumes. He says he can't help it, so I asked him how he manages to keep them in all day at work? He looked aghast. "I don't, if I let them out really slowly, bit by bit into my computer chair, it disguises the noise". He works in an open plan office. I am always embarrassed when I meet his co-workers, they must be disgusted.

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ReginaFelangi · 15/08/2015 12:17

My OH works from home.

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SawdustInMyHair · 15/08/2015 12:35

The thing that strikes me isn't so much that he farts a lot/has smelly BMs, but that he doesn't take you seriously when you say it bothers you - that's what would upset me.

You can't help what falls out of you, but you can be a grown-up and open the damn window, or excuse yourself if you feel it coming on! You an also not belittle other people by accusing them of 'making a fuss'.

I had a similar things with someone I used to live with - ages in the bathroom, lots of noise and I couldn't go in for half an hour it was so gross. The weird thing was he was very sensitive about it (didn't want me to hear him or mention it etc) but then would exit leaving the bloody door open and stinking the whole landing out too!

bodenbiscuit · 15/08/2015 15:17

It is disgusting. I never fart in front of my children or partners - it's just totally unnecessary.

He needs to look at what he's eating - he must eat crap all the time to fart that much and spend 30 minutes in the loo.

bodenbiscuit · 15/08/2015 15:19

I hardly ever fart anyway which could be because I eat low carb.

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