Things that don’t bother you that seem a big deal to other people

[Yesttte]

Lighthearted really but I honestly can’t understand why anyone would feel precious about a friend forgetting their birthday. My very best friend has forgot a couple of times and it’s more funny than anything else. But other people seem up in arms about things like this.

Weddings… I couldn’t give a shit if someone couldn’t make my wedding or posted a photo too soon or whatever else. I’m amazed people care about this stuff.

Obviously there’s plenty I’m highly strung about though! 😅

I'm another one in the 'largely unbothered by germs' camp and have just remembered that a while ago I was solidly berated on Mumsnet for being perfectly happy to give and receive oral sex when neither of us has just had a shower.

Yes it would have been easier - it was a mistake, not deliberate, and I was responding to the original poster who asked why do people get road rage over such minor (unintentional) mistakes?

The Sycamore Gap tree

• Posting "happy birthday to [XXX]" on social media with a pic collage or something for friends/family birthdays. Just why? If they're close to me I'll be making an effort to see them so wouldn't bother posting on SM.
• Xmas matching PJs, xmas eve boxes, Elf on a Shelf, overly curated santa visit photos.
• Buying kids valentines day stuff
• Valentines day generally (don't see the point at all)
• Birthdays - we obviously celebrate each others' birthdays but for some people a birthday appears to be a whole weekend of plans and celebrating.
• Massive hen do's or baby showers or... god forbid... gender reveal parties. It's literally all a social media bragging excuse
• Getting nails done professionally routinely

What people wear ( including kids ) who cares ?
Other drivers in wrong lane - just give way and let them - costs just a nano second .
Being talked about - everyone gossips !

I hate using toilet roll where there is no holder. Period blood, faeces etc can end up on the edge of the sheets, or the cardboard roll etc as you try to grip it whilst unrolling it.

Concert/theatre going on my own, travelling solo.
Joining groups where no one knows me, I don’t care.
minimal redecoration in the house, furniture to last a lifetime.
Vaseline/Nivea my only skin cream.
Old car. Drive until it packs in.
No ‘signature’ scent. I’ll wear anything.
Fabric conditioner.

Christmas
Going into the office
Going abroad
Changing bedding every week

Then again I can’t drive, I make a big fuss about my birthday and I have a toilet brush and bleach, which often upsets people on here.

The holders are usually next to the toilet. If you flush without the lid down (and many public toilets don't have a lid) then miniscule particles end up flying everywhere. So the loo roll will be covered anyways.

Hah! I feel the same ZoeyB - really not bothered about my bin being used for this. i have a friend that rants about the ‘selfish individual’ that deposits dog poo, in a poo bag, in her black bin. Her black bin is at the bottom of her very long driveway. And it really doesn’t take up much space :)

Luckily the two of us don't ever seem to have that problem!

Dh gets really angry if he thinks someone is patronising him. I genuinely usually don’t even notice and if I do notice I don’t care. Patronise away!

I also don’t mind public speaking or going to places on my own - have friends who get into paroxysms of stress about doing either.

Going to the office every day
answering the door
kids making noise outside when the weather is nice

People quoting the OP.

Families shopping together in the grocery store.

Christmas. I’ve only eaten one Christmas dinner in my life and my work means I’m usually only off for 2 days (I do like Christmas films though!)

shoes on/off - as long as you’re not treading dog shit in, do what you like

answering the door - sometimes it’s my neighbour offering cake, I’m always answering the door

visitors - come in, bring your slippers, rummage in the fridge, I’m not bothered providing you make me a brew. If I’m close enough to you that you’re in my home, treat it like your own

cats sleeping on the bed. Mine sleeps IN the bed spooning me and looks injured if you move him. He’s doing no harm

The fact that friendships ebb and flow. Some people are very intense!
Children playing and making noise in their own gardens in the daytime.
Footballs coming over the fence
Partners going away for a few night when you’ve got young kids.

People spelling my name incorrectly. People spelling DD2’s name incorrectly. I mean they’re not doing it on purpose and I just don’t care. My name is a particular pain as there are a number of potential spellings.

Going to a wedding without my husband and/or children. Couldn't care less. Especially if its someone who barely knows DH. If they want to save money by not inviting a bunch of random strangers (guests partners) then fine. Long as the wine is good, no bother!

The smell of cannabis

Other people's minor benefit fraud

"Backyard breeders"

People mispronouncing my name. Or anyone‘s name. Some people believe it’s disrespectful. Seems uptight.

Don't know if it's been mentioned, but someone wearing the same dress/outfit as me. I just assume we both have good taste!

Parking outside my house.
Parents not doing childcare
Not getting much sleep
Missing TV programmes

Oh another one. I never usually care where I sit in a cinema, theatre or restaurant. Some other people seem really bothered by this!