to expect when you have a roommate and you share a bathroom. Is some form of undress, or nudity normal. Please share your experiances. Thanks.
2006-12-22 07:49:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
never had a roomate but I would assume if your roomies you'd see each other in some form of nakedness from time to time.
I know I've seen my whole family in some sort of nakeness cause we all live in the same house. Although I enjoy seeing my hubby's nakedness very much. . .
2006-12-22 08:29:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rainy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be discussed. I'm not a modest person so I tend to move about my house naked sometimes. I don't worry about covering with a towel to dash from the bathroom to my bedroom, and if my roommate were the same sex I wouldn't trouble with it either.
If something like this bothers you then discuss it with your roommate. Some people are brought up to be more modest than others or aren't comfortable with nudity.
I don't think exhibitionism is appropriate in such a situation or hanging out around the house naked when your roomie is home, but to move quickly from one room to another should be okay. For example if I sleep naked, I don't want to have to cover up to go to the bathroom in the night or first thing in the morning or if I need to go to the fridge for some water....but if it really troubled the person I was sharing a place with then I'd try to have at least a short robe handy to cover me.
2006-12-22 07:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by . 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is why they invented bathrobes -- for scooting to and from the bath when you live with people you're not intimate with. Barring that, pick up a couple of the really large towels called "bath sheets," usually available at your local bed & bath store. Beach towels are also good; if you wrap them around under your arms you can make the quick dash from bath to bedroom without giving everyone a "free show."
As for that... it's really up to you guys to decide. Some people are more comfortable nude, or partially nude, than others. As a general rule, I'd recommend that the people who are the most uncomfortable get to make the rules.
And finally... have an actual, on-purpose conversation about this. That way you know in advance what's okay and what's not. It saves a lot of "Well, you were ALWAYS walking around half-naked!" when somebody moves out.
2006-12-22 08:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by Scott F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on all the roommates. Some roommates may not have a problem with it, while others would rather not see their roommate in the buff.
If it makes one of the roommates uncomfortable, they should ask the other roommate to not walk around in the nude. It's personal respect.
2006-12-22 07:53:57 · answer #4 · answered by jastorsjeep 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, this would really be dependent upon the individuals involved. The roommates should sit down and have a discussion. It is really not to much to ask someone to take a rope into the bathroom and not walk around nude. God bless****
2006-12-22 08:10:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had roommates before and they never have a problem if I undress before going to the shower. It's never been a big deal. If you think it is, then talk to your roommate and tell him how you feel.
2006-12-22 08:31:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is reasonable to expect? Whatever you want to expect!
Choose what boundaries and limits you want your roommate to follow, and then discuss it with him/her. The bathroom is such an intimate place in the house, and it's definitely reasonable to have limits and expectations!:)
2006-12-22 09:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by Bethany 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is reasonable is what you agree to between yourselves.
Myself, I would not be comfortable with a roommate walking around nude. I certainly hope they would not be doing this while I had visitors.
2006-12-22 07:51:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Nudity rocks
2006-12-22 07:51:46 · answer #9 · answered by John Scary 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
With guys, as long as there are at least boxers on, all is cool.
With Chicks it doesnt matter at all, fully nude or fully covered.
With a mix you wanna cover up. I dont care who your roommate is, if he is a straight guy and he sees you in anything less than a turtleneck, he will want to bang you.
2006-12-22 07:53:40 · answer #10 · answered by hemitheus 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋