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Not farting in front of DH

414 replies

Dancingatthepinkponyclub · 16/02/2025 20:24

Not really an AIBU but I love hearing what others think!

Have been with my DH for 18 years and have never intentionally farted in front of him. I mean I know it’s impossible to hold every fart in but he’s never actually heard one! If I need to I would go in another room or be discreet. My mum and sister are the same and a couple of friends. Also my DH is the same and won’t in front of me unless he does by mistake!

I know it’s natural and everyone does it but I’d never want to endure someone’s else’s fart nor make them endure mine! It hardly makes you attractive does it! That being said I wouldn’t fart in front of anyone… I mean maybe the dog!

what do you think?!

OP posts:
OKNerd · 16/02/2025 20:36

Why don’t anyone farting? I rattle them out at will in front of DH and the kids, we all do. I have a high fibre diet id forever be hiding if I had to go in another room

hazelnutvanillalatte · 16/02/2025 20:36

Only accidentally!

TimeForSomething · 16/02/2025 20:36

Never. It’s about manners and respect. And it goes both ways

PinkPonyClub25 · 16/02/2025 20:37

So many prim & proper ladies on here! Wondering if I should be reconsidering things 😂

CheekyHobson · 16/02/2025 20:37

Bonjovispyjamas · 16/02/2025 20:35

I always say it's a compliment if I fart in front of you, means I feel comfortable enough around you to do it 🤣 There's certain people I wouldn't fart in front of e.g. my bosses.

I don’t get why bosses or clients get to enjoy a level of courtesy and consideration that those closest to you don’t. My ex used to say the same thing, that he would never fart in front of clients because it would be unpleasant… yet it was okay to do so in front of me?

mumzof4x · 16/02/2025 20:38

@Lemsipper me too !
If I think he's in war shot I can't go ! Music on and loo paper in first 🤣
God I'm such a princess and be honestly couldn't give a hoot I'm sure.

namechangeGOT · 16/02/2025 20:38

Autther · 16/02/2025 20:27

We fart with freedom in this house

Same. He watched me part with his child, I'm sure he can live through a fart.

fashionqueen0123 · 16/02/2025 20:38

MixedBananas · 16/02/2025 20:34

I am and IBS sufferer and this happens sometimes with me also.

Same.

Just not possible to not do it!

OKNerd · 16/02/2025 20:39

CheekyHobson · 16/02/2025 20:37

I don’t get why bosses or clients get to enjoy a level of courtesy and consideration that those closest to you don’t. My ex used to say the same thing, that he would never fart in front of clients because it would be unpleasant… yet it was okay to do so in front of me?

Did he have sex with his clients?

pinkstripeycat · 16/02/2025 20:40

He’s probably heard you do it when you are asleep OP

BeachRide · 16/02/2025 20:40

I bet you 'only glow' too, OP.

JenniferBooth · 16/02/2025 20:41

fashionqueen0123 · 16/02/2025 20:38

Same.

Just not possible to not do it!

Exactly I have bowel issues too As well as the digestive system of an actual human being Just like a man does

Ratisshortforratthew · 16/02/2025 20:41

we’re a “farts are hilarious” house. I couldn’t be with someone so uptight as to hold them in. We were letting rip in front of each other by the 2 month mark! I also have a very farty pug whose guffs sound human. It’s never not funny.

mommyfinger · 16/02/2025 20:41

Only by accident but always laugh it off ! I think alot of men think differently to women and just let rip, saying that my sister don't give a shit and will fart in front of anyone !

SallyWD · 16/02/2025 20:41

Me too!! I think I've only done it in front of him in my sleep!

ACynicalDad · 16/02/2025 20:41

I'm not allowed to fart in front of my wife, but the other way around is just fine 🤔

mommyfinger · 16/02/2025 20:42

Apparently I do it alot in my sleep 🤣

Titasaducksarse · 16/02/2025 20:42

Nope. I once read that the smell contains small particles of faecal matter.....gross

RosesAndHellebores · 16/02/2025 20:42

Just a thought. I gave up wheat a couple of years ago. I simply don't need to clench any more. It has been transformative. The eczema disappeared, the bloating disappeared, the aches and pains disappeared - all along with the flatulence.

SweetBabyCheesus · 16/02/2025 20:43

I'm with you OP.

We've been together for 15 years and I have never intentionally farted in front of him. I've done it in my sleep a good few times and he's heard and told me gleefully the next morning 🙄

I just think it's bad manners, that's all. He hardly ever lets rip in front of me either, thank god.

My first husband had IBS and it was like living in the Bog of Eternal Stench. Nope!

Hhoudini · 16/02/2025 20:43

Twenty five years and past peri and still don’t fart in front of eachother. Wasn’t my choice, DH says he won’t fart in front of me, so I won’t do it (on purpose) in front of him. I actually really like it, feels quite respectful.

allthemiddlechildrenoftheworld · 16/02/2025 20:43

@Dancingatthepinkponyclub my dh and I never do that in front of each other. I personally think people should hold it in and leave the room. married 46 years.

BreezyScroller · 16/02/2025 20:44

If you wouldn't do something on a first date, then I think that's your clue.

Obviously some people wouldn't have sex on a first date, some of us sometimes do, so it's a non-issue 😂

OKNerd · 16/02/2025 20:44

But first dates and long term marriages are different!

DiscoBeat · 16/02/2025 20:45

Nope, it's a bathroom thing! Obviously over 20 years there are the occasional slips but I'm mortified if it happens! DH v rarely too but he just says 'sorry'. Manners don't have to disappear when you get together with someone!

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