Public restroom-be very aware of your surroundings

[TipsyTraveler]

I feel like at this point you're just stirring the pot, really bringing in the duggars?

No, it’s true. I read the same thread on Reddit.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

No, it’s true. I read the same thread on Reddit.

Oh I'm not doubting it's truth (knowing the duggars *shudder*) I just don't see it doing anything other than stirring the pot making a connection to that with other posters, I think we all know how we feel about the duggars

 

[CdnCarrie]

Oh I'm not doubting it's truth (knowing the duggars *shudder*) I just don't see it doing anything other than stirring the pot making a connection to that with other posters, I think we all know how we feel about the duggars

You’re reaching now.
It was just a weird coincidence as I’m rarely on Reddit. Just thought it was funny as we were just talking about it here and it’s an unusual topic of conversation so thought I would mention it.
Good grief.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

These bags are adorable! I only have 1 Loungefly and I wear it to the mall but not when I'm running errands. I see a lot of people wearing Loungefly bags nowadays. In the bathroom, I hang mine up on the hook but I find with the Loungefly bags the material of the handles makes them slip off the hook more than my other bag. Also can vouch for starting conversations because I've chatted with people after they complimented my bag and vice versa.

I wish I could get into the backpack thing because I really love most of the Loungefly patterns. Every time I'm at my local Hallmark store I still glance at them just in case.

Back in 2017 there was a Haunted Mansion wallpaper one I was sooooo close to getting though.

I love getting into conversations with people about purses (or shoes lol). It's usually pretty easy too but I also live in the midwest where striking up conversations with people isn't all that abnormal either.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

You’re reaching now.
It was just a weird coincidence as I’m rarely on Reddit. Just thought it was funny as we were just talking about it here and it’s an unusual topic of conversation so thought I would mention it.
Good grief.

I'm sorry there's really no reaching when you've repeatedly mentioned how you feel about the whole bathroom watching thing. I'm not in complete disagreement with you either on the whole men going to the bathroom but just find bringing in the duggars when we all know what they are like is akin to a low blow against other posters. Carry on if you'd like I just felt it was stirring the pot is all.

 

[ronandannette]

so can i take away from this thread that i'm one of the only women that tends NOT to have a purse when out shopping? i mean other than my i.d., whatever form of plastic or cash i'm using to pay with, my cell phone and my key fob all of which can fit into a wallet/cell phone case that hangs from my wrist-there's nothing i'm desperate to have on my person at all times.

what is carried in all those purses that is vital to have at all times?

No purse for me - I don't even own anything most of you would consider a purse. I have a few small evening clutches that match my party clothes and one cross-body sort of a bag thing that I wear when we're travelling. Day-to-day? I clip my keys to my wallet and just carry it; phone is in my pocket if I happen to take it with me.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Who’s buying all the Disney Dooney’s? Oh, wait…

 

[PollyannaMom]

...what is carried in all those purses that is vital to have at all times?

It's not that everything in my purse needs to be with me at all times, it's that I don't have the time or patience to pack an exactly appropriate purse every time I leave the house.

So the one I regularly carry has stuff for running errands, casually eating out, popping in to see MIL and FIL, etc. Some stuff overlaps, other things aren't needed most of the time.

I only swap it out when I'm really dressing up or when I'm changing the one I feel like carrying for a while.

 

[DisneyHardin]

I thought about this thread earlier as I was reading a Reddit post regarding Michelle and Jim bob Duggar.

They traveled to Israel this week and people on the rumour mill were talking about how every time Michelle went to the lavatory on the plane JB waited outside for her.

I saw that on Reddit too.

 

[dvcgirl67]

Oh I'm not doubting it's truth (knowing the duggars *shudder*) I just don't see it doing anything other than stirring the pot making a connection to that with other posters, I think we all know how we feel about the duggars

Well, I think you'd have to admit though Mackenzie.....if Jim Bob was on a flight with you.....that you'd absolutely have your husband guard the door when you went to the rest room. .

 

[sam_gordon]

And as an aside, I won’t leave her alone at the table while out for dinner, it’s just not the right thing to do, that is to leave a lady alone at the table.

I have a couple of questions about this...
1) WHY is it "just not the right thing to do"? I'm being serious, not snarky. I'd like to understand.
2) HOW exactly does this work? Let's assume you HAVE to go to the bathroom while out at a restaurant. Do you just hold it until you get home? Have her come to the bathroom with you and wait outside? She goes to the bathroom when you do (whether she needs to or not)?

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Well, I think you'd have to admit though Mackenzie.....if Jim Bob was on a flight with you.....that you'd absolutely have your husband guard the door when you went to the rest room. .

lol IDK my husband has height going for him but I'm feistier In any case let's us all hope we are never around them IRL

 

[White Cat]

I have a couple of questions about this...
1) WHY is it "just not the right thing to do"? I'm being serious, not snarky. I'd like to understand.
2) HOW exactly does this work? Let's assume you HAVE to go to the bathroom while out at a restaurant. Do you just hold it until you get home? Have her come to the bathroom with you and wait outside? She goes to the bathroom when you do (whether she needs to or not)?

Well, it’s just how I was raised. Manners were very important. How one dresses is very important but that’s another topic. My wife doesn’t ask this of me, in fact, it’s never been brought up. For me it’s just impolite to leave my wife alone at a dinner table. Doesn’t matter to me what others do. I have never once not opened the car door for my wife.

Nothing is black and white. I guess if I really needed to go I would excuse myself and go. Typically I guess we go on the way out.

 

[sam_gordon]

Well, it’s just how I was raised. Manners were very important. How one dresses is very important but that’s another topic. My wife doesn’t ask this of me, in fact, it’s never been brought up. For me it’s just impolite to leave my wife alone at a dinner table. Doesn’t matter to me what others do. I have never once not opened the car door for my wife.

Nothing is black and white. I guess if I really needed to go I would excuse myself and go. Typically I guess we go on the way out.

Thank you for answering.

 

[mjkacmom]

Well, it’s just how I was raised. Manners were very important. How one dresses is very important but that’s another topic. My wife doesn’t ask this of me, in fact, it’s never been brought up. For me it’s just impolite to leave my wife alone at a dinner table. Doesn’t matter to me what others do. I have never once not opened the car door for my wife.

Nothing is black and white. I guess if I really needed to go I would excuse myself and go. Typically I guess we go on the way out.

It is fine between yourself and your wife, but not what is expected today in polite society today, many women would take offense.

 

[White Cat]

It is fine between yourself and your wife, but not what is expected today in polite society today, many women would take offense.

That’s why I said it doesn’t matter to me what others do.

What would the others take offence to? Displaying good manners?

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

That’s why I said it doesn’t matter to me what others do.

What would the others take offence to? Displaying good manners?

Well you did really say what others should do

I won’t leave her alone at the table while out for dinner, it’s just not the right thing to do, that is to leave a lady alone at the table.

If you're all about what you feel about your spouse it's whatev. But you're speaking broadly towards women in general. Whether offense or just being a bit flabbergasted is up to each individual but suffice to say there are women who do not feel it is wrong, needed, required, etc to not be left alone.

 

[CdnCarrie]

That’s why I said it doesn’t matter to me what others do.

What would the others take offence to? Displaying good manners?

I have a friend that is a in a long term controlling marriage. Things have gotten somewhat better in the last 5 years as she has gotten the nerve to speak up (got her own phone for example and her own bank card...).

To me what you speak of puts out a controlling vibe. I'M NOT SAYING YOU ARE CONTROLLING - before people jump on me. It's the perspective I get.

My friend does not have her license and when I see her the husband always drops her off and picks her up. This is the same type of vibe.

If I was dating someone and they wouldn't leave me alone at a table when out I would run the other way.

Opening doors is very lovely. My husband doesn't do that but it's not something I care about in the least.
I understand it's what you were taught but it's not a common thing. My husband is very lovely - makes and brings me coffee, puts gas in my car, etc. So it's all in the perspective I guess. Do what works best for you as a couple.

 

[Ms.Minnie]

 

[White Cat]

Well you did really say what others should do


If you're all about what you feel about your spouse it's whatev. But you're speaking broadly towards women in general. Whether offense or just being a bit flabbergasted is up to each individual but suffice to say there are women who do not feel it is wrong, needed, required, etc to not be left alone.

For me.