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AIBU?

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to say that actually, fitting twinslot shelving is a glorious act of love and dead sexy?

45 replies

Twinslotjoy · 24/09/2023 19:11

Settle an argument.

DP fitted out my futility room with some twinslot shelving, and now the laundry stuff has a proper home. Then he installed a wall full of storage and shelving for my DS who is thrilled to be able to put everything away neatly, and then finally he fitted loads of adjustable shelving and hanging space in the laundry room (I have a bnb) which has transformed staying on top of everything.

I told him that his doing all this is just the loveliest sexiest most attractive marvellous thing and I would cheerfully shag him insensible simply at the thought of it.

He said that in no way can shelving or storage ever equate to sexual attraction, and that he knew I fancied him anyway.

Aibu? The supply and fit of life changing stuff is dead good isn’t it? Fwar!

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AmIAutumnalNow · 24/09/2023 22:25

YANBU. I'm jealous

Jackydaytona · 24/09/2023 22:37

It's all very well getting a good seeing to, but I want someone who can do that then go and lag the boiler....

Shodan · 24/09/2023 22:38

Definitely with you on this one.

I am quite competent at DIY stuff, but DP has big hands and strength and can do jobs that take me a long time in a few minutes.

It's super sexy (not least because both XHs were useless at DIY) but he finds it funny that I find it sexy.

Screamingabdabz · 24/09/2023 22:44

Good God - shelving AND storage in one day? I feel slightly stirred when my DH just confidently strides out dragging the wheelie bins up the drive, so in the words of a relationship board poster, I think I need to raise my bar. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Twinslotjoy · 25/09/2023 03:04

CornedBeef451 · 24/09/2023 22:14

Does he have a tool belt? For some reason I find them very sexy.

When we had a new kitchen the fitter was a big, burly, younger man with a tool belt. I had to avoid him for fear of embarrassing myself in the midst of a peri menopausal flush!

He does indeed have a belt. It has a sort of little bag on it and is made of leather and suede. I don’t know where he keeps it, come to think of it. But if I see it out, it means something is about to get fixed. And this pleases me.

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Twinslotjoy · 25/09/2023 14:58

We have spent an hour today discussing how he’s doing the garden for next summer. Mmmmmmm.

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Ofcourseshecan · 25/09/2023 15:04

determinedtomakethiswork · 24/09/2023 19:44

I think what's really nice about this is that he saw there was a problem and he resolved the problem without bringing you into it. He is a star! I think he seems all the better because of all the complete idiots that are complained about on the relationship board.

Exactly. He’s a keeper, OP. But you know that already. I wish joy to you both!

SomersetBrie · 25/09/2023 15:11

I can't believe people are finding this unreasonable ..... shelving, storage and tool belts .... just shows you that it is possible for someone to have it all.

DramaAlpaca · 25/09/2023 15:14

Oh yes, watching my DH figure out how to fix or build something and then go ahead and do it is the sexiest thing ever.

Cowlover89 · 25/09/2023 15:16

Yanbu

hamstersarse · 25/09/2023 15:19

YA DEFINITELY NBU

All he needs now is some gear https://tuffshop.co.uk/mens-workwear/clothing.html

Putting up shelves in those trousers that allow you to put your screwdriver and drill in the pockets......whole new level

AllTheWatersTurnedToClouds · 25/09/2023 15:30

Very early in our relationship I went round to DH's flat and found him tiling the bathroom.

I thought 'this one's a keeper' Grin

Twinslotjoy · 25/09/2023 18:40

hamstersarse · 25/09/2023 15:19

YA DEFINITELY NBU

All he needs now is some gear https://tuffshop.co.uk/mens-workwear/clothing.html

Putting up shelves in those trousers that allow you to put your screwdriver and drill in the pockets......whole new level

Oh yes. Arse enhancing.

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43ontherocksporfavor · 25/09/2023 18:47

Nothing gives me more joy than good storage, man or no man! Enjoy!

paulhollywoodshairgel · 25/09/2023 19:02

Every room in my house feels like a futility room some days 😂

Summerhillsquare · 25/09/2023 19:10

The nicest thing my ex husband did for me was build in a shoe cupboard.

Spookymormonhelldream · 25/09/2023 19:24

YABVU not to post pictures of your fabulous new room. Maybe it gets an upgrade from futility room to the room of requirement?
The thought of adjustable shelving gives me funny feelings in my pants 😁

rileynexttime · 25/09/2023 19:26

You know what’s even sexier? When DH knows you don’t know how to put up shelving so works with you to do it explaining as you go so by the end you can do it too.
@Idonotthinkso good lord yes .
May have to go and lie down now that thought has entered my head.

NotTooOldPaul · 25/09/2023 19:36

My girlfreind went to Spain on holiday with her female friend. I spent the week she was away clearing space and laying a patio that I knew she wanted.

She came home, loved the patio, I proposed, we have been married for 20 years now

LemonQuiche · 25/09/2023 19:38

This is nearly as sexy as making the bed AND putting the cushions on it in the right place.

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