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To think its disgusting that dh used my towel

336 replies

WinkyTinky · 24/10/2023 10:46

Bought myself a new bath towel recently, a lovely pink fluffy thing, a treat just for me. Dh used it this morning, stuffed it into the wash basket, and went off on his way. So I took it out to get it straight in the washing machine only to find he'd really given himself a good scrub and left the evidence behind 😠Anger level 1-10?

OP posts:
Worriedmum159 · 24/10/2023 19:34

CeaselesslyIntoThePast · 24/10/2023 19:18

Sometimes it is like wiping the top of a marker pen though.

Another poster admitting to walking around with a shitty arse all day? Fml. Boak.

stardust777 · 24/10/2023 19:35

Bum gun?

Canonlythinkofthisone · 24/10/2023 19:38

Wasn't there a thread recently about shitty stains on sheets? Surely there's not more than one gross bag leaving shit stains behind?

LemonLight · 24/10/2023 19:39

I cannot believe there are people gross enough to do this. This can't be real!

dextersontopofhiskennel · 24/10/2023 20:38

Maybe he needs a rear view mirror to help check?

Many years ago, I used to live in Married Quarters, and we had one of those angled mirror on sticks to check under the car.

We kept it in the downstairs loo (as that was easiest place to put it after checking the car on the way out) and my Dad thought it was for checking your bum was clean.

TinChristmas · 24/10/2023 21:42

ChocolateCinderToffee · 24/10/2023 15:53

bday???

It's a bidet.

Best autocorrect fail ever whilst typing whilst cooking 😂

Mydogmybestfriend · 24/10/2023 23:44

That's disgusting but it is just a towel. Wash it and I would buy him his own one in a different colour

Nagado · 24/10/2023 23:52

Keep the towel in a safe place. It’s just become even more special. Because when you’re going through all of the really difficult and crappy things that come with divorce, you’re feeling really low and wondering whether you did the right thing, you’ve now got that towel to remind yourself that you absolutely did do the right thing by leaving. That alone makes it worth it.

Caiti19 · 25/10/2023 00:44

Nagado · 24/10/2023 23:52

Keep the towel in a safe place. It’s just become even more special. Because when you’re going through all of the really difficult and crappy things that come with divorce, you’re feeling really low and wondering whether you did the right thing, you’ve now got that towel to remind yourself that you absolutely did do the right thing by leaving. That alone makes it worth it.

😂😂😂

AmateurDad · 25/10/2023 00:53

@Meeting Why do you wash the towel after every use…?

Nanny0gg · 25/10/2023 00:56

WinkyTinky · 24/10/2023 11:58

It's a damning indictment of my marriage when some responders think this thread is a wind up 😣
Nope, it really is that bad. And this is only one example.

Treat yourself to another new towel (and bedding) when you're out.

AmateurDad · 25/10/2023 01:00

Well where are we supposed to put them? In the microwave..?

jlpth · 25/10/2023 01:04

If he’s regularly getting shit on towels, it seems he is incapable of wiping his arse properly when he shits.

Regardless, I think you can rescue the towel. I would put neat biological washing liquid on the affected area, let it soak for a couple of hours, scrub with a toothbrush and rinse in cold water. Once you have the stain out, then put it on the hottest wash it’ll take and tumble dry it. It’ll be hygienic and unstained.

Outliers · 25/10/2023 01:15

Yorkshirelass04 · 24/10/2023 16:58

That's a nice idea for people who can have bidets in their bathrooms and never go to the toilet in the office or elsewhere!

Water bottles to dampen tissue. But I try to avoid defecating in public toilets.

Bluela18 · 25/10/2023 01:15

Maybe he used it to clean his bum after a poo? Were you out of loo roll??

porridgeisbae · 25/10/2023 01:16

Is there something wrong with his bowels?

scrub with a toothbrush

His toothbrush?

AmateurDad · 25/10/2023 01:22

@rasellagirl What is?

pythonny · 25/10/2023 02:18

I mean..........The post title doesn't match the post. You should have said "used my towel as toilet paper"

daisychain01 · 25/10/2023 05:01

spookehtooth · 24/10/2023 15:29

@TinChristmas thanks for reminding. Buying my first house, no space for bday but I remember looking at similar, I kinda showerhead type thing you fit beside a toilet designed for bum washing. I want to give it a go, hoping it reduces loo paper usage on messy occasions

Bday - up there with Chester Draws.

MammaPenny · 25/10/2023 17:51

I wouldn’t mind, but mine washes his arse so I don’t suppose it’s the same.

Bumblebeestiltskin · 25/10/2023 17:54

Wait, so not only can he not wipe his arse, he also evidently can't wash himself? Grim.

lamalamalamasquirrel · 25/10/2023 18:13

Sounds like he did it deliberately

Mariposista · 25/10/2023 18:19

That is absolutely revolting.

My ex boyfriend was from a family of 6 children, and they didn't have their own towels - there would just be 4/4 in the bathroom and you grabbed the first one to hand. SO disgusting and unhygienic. His argument was 'but you're clean when you use a towel', unaware that a damp towel is a breeding ground for bacteria.
OWN TOWELS, even among close family. I have just had conjunctivitis and have even insisted on separate hand towels/tea towels for the kitchen.

LightSpeeds · 25/10/2023 18:25

10 🤮

MangoBiscuit · 25/10/2023 18:30

I saw the title and thought you were being overly precious. Then read the full post... fucking gross!

Like others have said, it's not about using your towel, it's about him being disgusting, and showing a total lack of respect for you and your belongings.

ExH used to trash my stuff, then act all hard done by when I was annoyed. It was definitely a symptom of bigger issues.

DP accidentally shrunk my sock the other day while he was doing the laundry. He apologised and went online to find a replacement (I stopped him, it's just a sock) But he cares and respects me enough that if something is important to me, it's important to him. He's also capable of wiping his arse properly, thank god!