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Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
13 Married Men Confessed What They Secretly Do At Home When Their Wife And Kids Leave The House, And I Wasn't Expecting Thiiiiiiis
Some people consider it a true luxury to have alone time at home, especially if they have a family to care for. So we asked the married men of the BuzzFeed Community, "What's the first thing you do when your family leaves the house, and you're finally by yourself?" Here's what they had to say: 1."Make a disgustingly huge meal, pop those pants off, and read in complete silence." —Anonymous, 36, Boston 2."Lounge around naked. Before I got married and had kids, I was basically an at-home nudist. It's comfortable, involves less laundry, and is better for the skin. We're fairly casual with nudity at home now, but not just sitting around or doing everything naked. I miss that feeling of freedom." —Anonymous, 48, Canada 3."Binge-watch my shows (automotive, survival, construction, etc). Take a bath, relax, and do some R&R." —Anonymous, 38, Utah 4."My wife has this wildly strong aversion to meat on the bone, and the sound of crunching and chewing. So, if she goes out for the evening, then it's a wings and Doritos night for me. I can eat in peace without her being bothered or complaining about the crunching of chips. That and watching old cartoons from the '80s and '90s." —Anonymous, 43, Canada 5."Honestly, I dance around and sing at the top of my voice. Secondly, have some 'private' time." —Anonymous, 39, Edinburgh 6."Xbox. I know it seems obvious, but just being able to play for hours at a time and not miss the cut scenes that advance the story in the game is bliss." —Anonymous, 54, Washington DC 7."I would go to the beach during the day, then buy a bunch of frozen pizzas, ice cream, fudge, rent (before streaming) all the movies I wanted to watch, and make a strong cocktail. Usually, her dog would clean up the leftovers. We promised never to tell. Oh, it was heaven." —Anonymous, 54, California 8."I like to slip slowly into a comatose state, doing minimally as possible for survival until about the last hour of freedom, where I do all the cleaning and house projects until my wife gets home." —Anonymous, Anchorage 9."I make lamb chops or steak — because my wife doesn't like them — sit out on the back porch, smoke a cigar (she doesn't like the smell), listen to music loudly (she says it hurts her ears), and hope she doesn't come home early." —Anonymous, 58, Pennsylvania 10."Get stoned and watch the most violent, curse word-filled movie with the surround sound on full blast!" —Anonymous, 47, Chicago 11."If my better half is leaving for a work trip or a few hours, I'll usually cook something she doesn't enjoy and pour a wee dram or three of Scotch. Normally, our dog isn't permitted on the sofa when we're eating, but I look the other way. Sitting on the sofa, dog's head on my lap while watching a game or a movie I enjoy is probably boring, but I'm happy. If it's a multi-day trip, I'll try to tackle a couple of small projects around the house." —Anonymous, 55, Washington DC 12."I usually tidy up the house a bit first, just so I don't have to look at a mess and so the wife will be happy when she gets back. Then I plan my meals, shooting for trying places the wife and kids wouldn't want to try. Then I usually plan a few activities they wouldn't want to do, like visiting a new brewery or seeing what sort of live music events might be happening in the evenings. Once all of that is planned, I fill the rest of the time playing video games, watching shows or movies they wouldn't want to watch, reading, or napping." —AXJ66 13."Having time ALONE that isn't more than just a few hours is a luxury I don't get to experience often anymore. I love my partner, but thanks to our work schedules, we're rarely apart aside from when we're at work. So when she goes away for the weekend for whatever reason, I RELISH the opportunity. But in reality, I don't actually do much different than I usually do — the big difference is that I can do it in COMPLETE SILENCE. Not talking to each other is NOT the same thing as being alone." "I can read or watch whatever I want without feeling guilty about not talking, I can eat whatever I want without having to consider what she's in the mood for, I can work on projects on my own time, or I can just play video games for hours on end! Or, I could watch movies or TV shows that I haven't finished or started yet, which I don't usually do if I know she's not gonna be into it. And, of course, I might have to run errands, but I can do it on my own time in SILENCE. It's very important to me to have someone who respects that I NEED space every once in a while, and she does. In fact, I worry about people who CAN'T be away from their partner for long, if at all. The best advice I can give is to make sure you're with someone who respects when you need personal space or isn't worried about leaving you alone for a few days. In my opinion, it's unhealthy otherwise. I've been in relationships before where I can't even go home for the holidays without being accused of cheating while I'm away! What kind of crap is that? (Not discrediting people who have actually been cheated on a bunch, but if you're worried your partner is out cheating, maybe you should get a new one. Just saying.) And for when she gets back, I'll usually get some steaks a few days ahead of time so we have something to cook easily, and she'll love coming home to that." —Anonymous, 31, Michigan Men, do you have a certain ritual that you do when you're home alone? Tell us what happens in the comments below:
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Here's how many hours we spend using our phones on the toilet every year — and why doctors warn against it
You should flush sh-tty scrolling down the toilet. A new study has revealed the total number of hours Americans spend using their phones on the toilet every year — and it's shocking. A team from QS Supplies — a bathroom supplies company — surveyed 500 Americans about their bathroom habits. According to the study, Americans spend 49 hours using their phone on the commode — just over two full days a year down the drain. And what are people doing on their phones while sitting on the throne? They're scrolling on social media (66%), watching videos (40%), responding to texts and DMs (37%), reading the news (36%), sending emails (36%), playing games (29%), shopping online (14%), completing work-related tasks (9%) and talking on the phone (8%). But most disturbingly, a strange 2% of people said they answer video calls from the John. And to no one's surprise, Gen Z is the worst culprit of this dirty habit. The generation born between 1997 and 2012 admitted to spending an average of 54 hours doomscrolling while on the toilet. This habit has become more than just something to help them pass…time. In fact, over 6 in 10 people (61%) admit to staying on the toilet longer to finish something on their phone. Others — over in 2 in 5 (42%) — even lock themselves away in the loo just to get a break from others. They're trying to get sh-t done and hide when they get pissy. And for 51% of Americans — they just want to enjoy some alone time. 'The data shows just how far social media, especially apps like TikTok, have pervaded even our most personal moments,' Director of QS Supplies Farook Member told The Post. Unfortunately, this habit is dirtier than most might expect, especially because only 1 in 4 people clean their phones after using them in the bathroom. Baby Boomers are the least likely ones to wipe down their phones after coming off the toilet. Doctors warn that using a dirty phone can cause you to develop colds, flu, and gastrointestinal and stomach illnesses. But even if you do clean your cell after you wash your hands, using your phone in the bathroom could still lead to health issues. Experts have warned that sitting on the toilet with your phone could cause 'TikTok tush.' Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and rectum that can lead to pain, itching and bleeding. Frequently, they form due to too much straining during a bowel movement, but just kicking back on the can for too long — like when you're texting or on social media — can hurt you too. If you want to prevent them, one gastroenterologist insists you'll need to give your phone a rest when going number two — no ifs, ands, or uncomfortable butts about it. And his '10-15' rule may be a huge help in keeping your bum healthy come toilet time.
