Sharing Everything?

Do you let it go in front of your spouse/loved one/friends. By let it go, I mean do you feel comfortable enough to pass gas, cut the cheese, stink it up? I don’t. Why? Because yes we’re all human, we all do it, and it is still gross regardless of whom it is coming from. Not to say I will make myself sick or go to great lengths to avoid it- but do I extend the common courtesy of going to another room or a different area- yes.

Growing up I knew of certain folks who could be really fowl- I mean to the extent that their room constantly smelled rotten. I thought how sad I would feel for their spouse one day, I vowed to try and refrain from grossing out the person I’m suppose to be romantic with to whatever extent I could.

I married someone that shares the sentiment. Of course around the guys, well certain guys, he’ll loosen up but I’ve only heard of this (not literally but you know what I mean).

Anyway, some of our friends remembered us talking about this and asked if they remembered it clearly- they couldn’t believe after 8 years of marriage, 14 years of being together- we’d still have this hang-up. We said yeah but we don’t see it as a hang-up. They couldn’t believe it.

Having said that, I’ve known people who couldn’t do anything other than pee in their own home. They would go to the gas station to take care of business. That shocked me. Not only because of the obvious reasons but because gas stations are gross. Like my friend once said- people think things strange up to the point that they themselves do it. It’s like brushing your teeth- 2 times a day is bare minimum for me, anything less would seem gross. But there are those that can’t go all day without brushing- three times is necessary. We all have different views.

What’s your view? Do you share EVERYTHING with your spouse/loved ones/friends.

PS- I work with someone (of whom I’ll NEVER NAME that is always letting them go. It tends to be very quiet in my work area and this person has no problem with it being heard- that or doesn’t know it can be. I don’t have to smell them thank goodness because when I hear them I clear out- but still I’m always shocked. Can’t say it doesn’t make me laugh a little though, why is that?

PSS- When my boys do it (my lil’ ones) it isn’t a problem for me at all. My youngest even tries to do it on command (especially if he’s sitting on my lap). I’m not encouraging it but whatever. I tell him that isn’t nice and move on. He laughs and laughs.