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Woman Says Boyfriend Has Banned Her From Farting in the House Because It’s Not Ladylike

Woman Says Boyfriend Has Banned Her From Farting in the House Because It’s Not Ladylike

A woman recently shared her experience of living with her boyfriend for four months, during which he has imposed a rather unusual rule: no farting allowed in the house, citing concerns about it being “unladylike.” The woman expressed her frustration at this new house rule, revealing that her boyfriend even accused her of intentionally releasing gas and advised her to refrain from doing so.

This scenario prompted us to reflect on the humorous side of such situations. Gas emissions are usually a shared occurrence among all members in the household, from adults to kids to pets. Trying to suppress these natural bodily functions is often a temporary solution, as we all know that holding them in can lead to rather unexpected outcomes.

The woman’s situation was presented on Reddit’s ‘Am I The A**hole’ forum, and her post detailed a significant argument that erupted after she let out a fart in the kitchen. She conveyed her frustration at her boyfriend’s perception that her actions were unnatural and demanded her to conform to traditional notions of ladylike behavior. Asserting her perspective, she argued for her right to comfortably release gas within the confines of her own home without facing judgment or criticism. She confronted her boyfriend, expressing her weariness with his attitudes and his tendency to stigmatize a completely natural occurrence.

It’s almost as if this story belongs in an entirely different Reddit forum—perhaps one dedicated to sharing experiences with less-than-considerate partners. Thankfully, the comments section was filled with support for her. One user aptly pointed out that his demand for her to be “more ladylike” only highlighted his deeply ingrained misogyny.

While this situation may seem comical on the surface, it brings to light a more serious issue: the prevalence of such controlling behaviours among men. A commenter shared a personal account of enduring nine years with a partner who would only permit flatulence to occur in the bathroom, illustrating that this type of behavior is not an isolated incident.

Let’s face it—farting is inherently amusing, and denying its humour is a bit disingenuous. For those who might argue otherwise, it’s worth considering a more reasonable perspective: gas release is a natural bodily function that can’t always be restrained for the sake of convenience. Do you agree?

 

Images: Pixabay

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Chrystal Lovevintage

Chrystal Lovevintage

Chrystal is a writer and blogger who loves nothing more than watching back to back episodes of crime shows. Should she ever find herself needing to cover up a crime, she'll know exactly what to do! Her dream is to one day live in Palm Springs where she can do her writing poolside while drinking endless gin and tonics. Mum to the cutest twin boys in the world, she loves nothing more than the sound of their laughter (usually heard when they're conspiring against her). Entertainment writer and pop culture junkie, she will be bringing you all the celebrity gossip and news that your brain can handle. You can follow her blog at https://lovechrystal.com.au and on Instagram at Chrystalovevintage