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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

The only time I make my bed is when I change the sheets. That's once a week, and I only make it then because my mother instilled it in me.

Not making it everyday saves time but more importantly airs everything out and deprives bacteria of moisture. That, makes it less stinky and lets my bedding last longer.

I sleep hot, it doesn't matter what the ambient temperature is. Vermont in winter? Heating is off in my bedroom, and I have a leg out.

Edit: seems like this isn't unpopular. It was a random thought that popped in my head. Everyone I have explained this to thinks it's weird.

I understand the tidy thing, everything else in my bedroom is quite tidy, my life really, with the notable exception of my thought processes.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I don't think this is an unpopular opinion. I make my bed as my bedroom can be seen from the living room; sometimes I leave the door open. Otherwise I don't care.

Unsure about the bacterial concerns you have tho. Feels like a non-issue as long as your sheets are changed frequently.

I think some people make their beds as to them the room looks untidy if they don't, its just preference. But it is definitely a boomer generation thing, my parents were the same.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (5 children)

Is this unpopular? I thought it was just common knowledge to not make a bed because of the moisture.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

You do you! It does look nicer when it's made though, and it makes the room feel cleaner. (IMO)

[–] [email protected] 68 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (3 children)

Counter argument: A tidy looking room makes me happier. Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time, ergo, making your bed is not wasted time.

If your house is the reflection of your mental state, then the other way around is also true.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I understand the tidy looking bit, in the rest of my room you won't find dust, cobwebs, or dirty clothes. I just never make my bed. Most people I know think that is weird. Partners are generally unimpressed (too lazy to make his bed).

[–] [email protected] 15 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I won't try to change your mind, that would be hypocritical of me...you just have to find a partner who cares equally.

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The only reason that ever convinced me was the opinion that it simply feels nicer to get into a made bed at the end of a long day.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Different strokes, I like to roll in. The worst for me is getting into a hotel room and needing a crane to get the sheets off my feet. First thing I do in hotel rooms is unmake the bed.

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