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Post by gato on Jan 12, 2024 7:01:09 GMT -5
From the Guardian Newspaper
Husband has a problem with sharing among his in-laws:
"When I stay with my wife Alice’s family, I face a big problem. If I leave my toothbrush out in the bathroom, I can guarantee it will get used by one of her siblings.
Why do I have a problem with this? Well, brushing your teeth is a personal thing. Another person using your toothbrush is just weird. Why use mine when you could use your own? Why do you feel like you’re allowed to use my toothbrush? Do you not find it weird and disgusting that you’re using someone else’s toothbrush, when it’s got their plaque and germs on it? It’s gross."
I would have to keep my toothbrush under lock and key in these circumstances.
What say you all?
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Jan 12, 2024 8:50:29 GMT -5
That is some sort of kink. I wouldn't stay with anyone who either asked if they could use my toothbrush or used it unsolicited. That's like spitting in someone's mouth when they're sleeping. Egads.
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Post by michael on Jan 12, 2024 9:32:33 GMT -5
NOPE.... and i don't allow anyone else to play my horns either and i have a hard time letting them play my other instruments...
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Post by funkykikuchiyo on Jan 12, 2024 9:45:54 GMT -5
I know some people who have WAY smaller personal bubbles in their families than we're used to in the west, and I've never heard of communal toothbrushes. Sounds like a mental disorder.
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Post by RufusTeleStrat on Jan 12, 2024 10:15:35 GMT -5
HARD PASS. Far far from normal anywhere
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Post by Taildragger on Jan 12, 2024 10:56:37 GMT -5
Kinda makes me think of the old B&W comedy movies made back when men carried pocket handkerchiefs: guy#1 is crying so guy#2 hands him his handkerchief. Guy #1 blows his nose explosively on handkerchief and then hands it back to guy #2.
I don't even want my wife using my toothbrush, and I kiss her on the mouth all the time...so...a "no" vote from me on sharing personal hygiene items with relatives.
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Post by markfromhawaii on Jan 12, 2024 11:31:51 GMT -5
That’s just gross.
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Post by tmc on Jan 12, 2024 12:12:46 GMT -5
That's crazy. I'd keep my toothbrush locked up. For a bit of fun, maybe leave out a small wire brush with a bit of toothpaste residue on the handle.
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Post by tahitijack on Jan 12, 2024 12:41:38 GMT -5
One way of solving the problem is to announce to everyone at a meal..,, I noticed someone is using my tooth brush... well just wanted to let everyone know that the tooth brush I leave out is the one I use to brush between my toes during my shower....I don't mind but thought everyone should know.
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Post by Taildragger on Jan 12, 2024 12:57:31 GMT -5
Ah: the "toe jam" brush...
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Post by jazzguy on Jan 12, 2024 13:13:19 GMT -5
caution, this video may not be for the squeamish.....
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Post by Taildragger on Jan 12, 2024 13:15:24 GMT -5
Ah: the "toe jam" brush torture...
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Post by LTB on Jan 13, 2024 4:53:33 GMT -5
That's crazy. I'd keep my toothbrush locked up. For a bit of fun, maybe leave out a small wire brush with a bit of toothpaste residue on the handle. What a novel solution!  |
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Post by rickyguitar on Jan 17, 2024 8:02:23 GMT -5
Nasteee!
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Post by slacker 🐨 on Jan 17, 2024 8:38:47 GMT -5
Hell no. My wife and I keep the freebee toothbrushes we get from the Dentist. If we end up with an unplanned overnight guest (due to weather, over consumption, etc.) we offer them a new, unused freebee that they can keep or toss.
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Post by gato on Jan 17, 2024 11:47:02 GMT -5
A possible solution: when family / guests are over, put out a tumbler containing a bunch of identical used toothbrushes, next to a notice:
Feel free to use any of our toothbrushes, but please ---- NOT the one reserved for cleaning under the rim of the toilet.
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