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Fart etiquette

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NCobligatory · 15/09/2023 20:17

When I am sharing a bed with my friend and one of us has a gaseous exchange he likes to grab the top of the duvet and disperse the odour by wafting the top of the duvet about vigorously. I feel that just brings the scent more directly into my face, which is not my preference. I would like him to stop. I feel that leaving the scent trapped under the duvet is the more effective way to deal with flatulence.

The weekend takeaway is just around the corner, so I really need to settle this matter of fartiquette as a matter of urgency.

YABU? He should be allowed to waft the duvet to his hearts content.

YANBU? The duvet should stay in situ until the danger has passed.

Any alternative suggestions on how to deal with this matter would be gratefully received.

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SandyPrawnCracker · 15/09/2023 20:19

You are correct.

Your 'friend' (and my DH) are both idiots

vodkaredbullgirl · 15/09/2023 20:20

Well don't sleep in the same bed or room, problem solved.

Jewelanemone · 15/09/2023 20:22

Botanical air freshener from Amazon.

YouveGotAFastCar · 15/09/2023 20:22

I mean… not farting in the bed feels best, but if it happens, surely discreetly opening the side of the quilt to let the smell disperse is the answer? That way it’s not in anyone’s face, but also not left to fester under the duvet…

Squirrelblanket · 15/09/2023 20:23

Friend?!

Anyway, me and my husband have two single duvets on a king-size bed. So whatever he does is trapped in his own duvet.

Passingplace · 15/09/2023 20:26

I don’t know why people have so little self control.

I save all my wind up for the weekend and the release it all safely, in a locked bathroom, away from others. It’s a deeply satisfying moment.

Thegreatestoftheseislove · 15/09/2023 21:12

NCobligatory · 15/09/2023 20:17

When I am sharing a bed with my friend and one of us has a gaseous exchange he likes to grab the top of the duvet and disperse the odour by wafting the top of the duvet about vigorously. I feel that just brings the scent more directly into my face, which is not my preference. I would like him to stop. I feel that leaving the scent trapped under the duvet is the more effective way to deal with flatulence.

The weekend takeaway is just around the corner, so I really need to settle this matter of fartiquette as a matter of urgency.

YABU? He should be allowed to waft the duvet to his hearts content.

YANBU? The duvet should stay in situ until the danger has passed.

Any alternative suggestions on how to deal with this matter would be gratefully received.

The cure : take deep breaths and the odour leaves more quickly.
The revenge: walk to his side of the bed and let one go on his head.

BellaTheDarkOverlord · 15/09/2023 21:16

My dh’s way is to fart in bed then pull the covers over my head to trap me inside. My revenge is to have my IBS and eat a pizza 😁

Pinkbonbon · 15/09/2023 21:16

I offer a third option. He uses his foot to open a peak at the bottom of the bed. Thus letting the smell out at the other side from you and both your faces.

Hibiscrubbed · 15/09/2023 21:17

Your 'friend' (and my DH) are both idiots

😂

TheThingIsYeah · 15/09/2023 21:18

I feel that leaving the scent trapped under the duvet is the more effective way to deal with flatulence.

Hmm, depends on the half life of the fart, plus you run the risk of being trapped in a dutch oven.

Thegreatestoftheseislove · 15/09/2023 21:18

BellaTheDarkOverlord · 15/09/2023 21:16

My dh’s way is to fart in bed then pull the covers over my head to trap me inside. My revenge is to have my IBS and eat a pizza 😁

Ooooh, isn't that one a big dangerous @BellaTheDarkOverlord - what if you accidentally followed through?

HeatherMoores · 15/09/2023 21:19

What are the terms of this ‘friendship’?

BellaTheDarkOverlord · 15/09/2023 21:19

@Thegreatestoftheseislove Only dangerous for him 😙

gemloving · 15/09/2023 21:20

Passingplace · 15/09/2023 20:26

I don’t know why people have so little self control.

I save all my wind up for the weekend and the release it all safely, in a locked bathroom, away from others. It’s a deeply satisfying moment.

I wish my anus had that level of self control 🤣

Goodornot · 15/09/2023 21:21

He'd be on the floor if he did that to me because I would kick him out

Thegreatestoftheseislove · 15/09/2023 21:33

BellaTheDarkOverlord · 15/09/2023 21:19

@Thegreatestoftheseislove Only dangerous for him 😙

😂

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NCobligatory · 15/09/2023 21:36

@Pinkbonbon Thank you, this third option could work.

@HeatherMoores One hard rule, no watching each other poop. Everything is up for grabs, often literally.

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NCobligatory · 15/09/2023 21:38

Not even sure how I linked my own thread within the thread. Rather meta though.

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CurlewKate · 15/09/2023 21:39

If you have warning of a fart, leave the bed/room. If you don't, just apologise.

HobnobbingAboutHobnobs · 15/09/2023 21:42

The thread titles either side made me giggle...

Fart etiquette
vodkaredbullgirl · 15/09/2023 21:50

HobnobbingAboutHobnobs · 15/09/2023 21:42

The thread titles either side made me giggle...

😂

SkinnyMalinkyLankyLegs · 15/09/2023 21:50

Let off a big un and Dutch oven him. See how he likes them apples.

BellaTheDarkOverlord · 15/09/2023 22:01

@HobnobbingAboutHobnobs That’s amazing 😂

outdooryone · 15/09/2023 22:37

One of my son's teachers had an air freshener spritz on her desk.
I suggest you do the same - but aim it right at your friend...