Soaking in the bath

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I read on a thread here someone who said that maybe instead of having people in her home she sometimes wanted to soak in the bath for a couple of hours and it got me wondering…
I assume most people wouldn’t be able to stay in a bath for that amount of time but even half an hour to me in a bath is unthinkably long. maybe 10 minutes tops for me (yes I know that’s probably considered a waste of water but I’m curious)

AIBU or do people actually soak in the bath for ages?

I can easily spend 2 hours in the bath. I get a good book and can turn the hot tap on with my toe to keep it warm. It’s my most favourite thing.

I love a good long soak in the bath with a book and my music and topping up the hot water.

15 minutes is long enough for me

Half an hour is my perfect time

Agree with half an hour, any longer and I start fto feelna bit muzzy headed and dizzy.

I could spend hours in the bath with a good book

If I have someone to top up my drink and a supply of hot water then my bladder is the only limiting factor.

(Yes, I get out to wee and if you don't then you should be ashamed)

I always think I want a long soak. I take podcast in to listen to and get the bubbles all set. Then I last about 20mins before thinking I want to get out now and get on with something

My mum used to fall asleep in the bath for an hour ot two. I shudder now at how dangerous that was.

Can easily do 90 minutes and more.

(Yes, I get out to wee and if you don't then you should be ashamed)
Nope, I don't get out to wee and I'm not in the least ashamed.

I can't last more than about 20 minutes. I love the idea of a long soak in the bath but no matter what entertainment I take in with me it's just not an enjoyable past time. None of my hobbies are compatible with being in the bath so it just feels like a massive waste of time for me and that's just stressful.

As a result I almost exclusively have showers. 5 minutes and I'm done. Suits me much better.

Baths are one of my favourite things, I'm usually out after about 30 mins though

I can easily spend 2 hours in the bath.

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I love the idea but in reality 15 mins is my max

1hr for me.

2-3 hours topping up the hot water is bliss. I love to read the Sunday supplements or watching a movie on my laptop (well away from the water). It's even better if someone brings me hot coffee or a glass of champagne.

2-3 hours for me. A lovely bubble bath and my kindle 😍 we went to view a house that had a shower room (too small for a bath) and my husband said 'no yahpahha needs her bath time'

2 hours : reading, looking at internet, watching films. Nice cold drink and topping up the bath with hot water.

2 hours is easy. I read in the bath and just generally chill out. I've been known to get in and out of it whilst cooking a roast, but never for a wee 😁

Are you saying you have a wee whilst in the bath?

Same here. I'm full of cold and a bath would be bliss right now!

I'm a 40 mins person most evenings!!

Twenty-thirty minutes is my ideal. 10-15 minutes of soaking and relaxing, the rest washing. I rarely get the chance, but if I have a night when the kids go to bed early, or a half day off in the week when they are at school, it's my favourite way to spend it.

I take my phone with me, so often read mumsnet or our music or a audio book on if a bit of a Netflix show.