Before we got married, I always dreamed that one day I’d be married and I’d get to have my own bathroom. Nate wasn’t sure about the idea at first, but let me tell you, it has been one of the best things we’ve done for our marriage. I can’t take credit for the brilliant idea. It’s from Joyce Meyer. When asked what was the secret to her marriage, she said point blank: We have separate bathrooms.

Benefits of Having Separate Bathrooms

Right now, since we don’t have any kids yet, we also have separate closets and I have a separate dressing room. I’m not sure why this work so well, but it sure has made things easy since we wake up at different times because of our work schedule. He doesn’t have to deal with me turning on the lights while I get dressed in the morning and he’s trying to sleep. I don’t have to tiptoe around the room, trying not to make a noise. I don’t have to see him leave the faucet on while he brushes his teeth. He doesn’t have to deal with my makeup strewn across the counter. In our joined lives, we have a little space we can still call our own. He doesn’t have to see me put my makeup on. I’d like to keep a little mystery you know? I’d like him to see me undress more than he sees me get dressed.

What You Lose When You Get Married

You know how when you’re just dating and you go pick her up? You’re not there for the whole shebang. You don’t see what happens before she walks out the door. All you know is she comes out looking so beautiful, smelling so lovely, and you’re both ready to hit the town. And that’s something married people lose, that first “wow” moment right before you leave for your date. And that’s something we’ve managed to hold on to (so far) and it’s all because we get ready in separate bathrooms and get dressed in separate rooms.

And Onto Farting on Purpose…

I think it’s important that your husband be your best friend, but because he is also your lover, I really cringe when women tell me they just let one rip in front of their mate, on purpose! I mean for crying out loud! Why? Why do that? To prove the point that you love each other unconditionally?

I believe in unconditional love, but seriously, why would you fart in front of your husband on purpose? That’s one way to kill a sexy mood.

I have a friend who dated a guy and they would fart on each other. Is this weird or is this just me???

Maybe it’s the 1940′s housewife mindset in me, but I don’t want my husband to associate me with any unladylike sounds or smells.

I mean if he were on a first date with some woman and she just let one rip, do you think he’d go on another? It’s just a turn off, and to let yourself just fart with abandon when you’re in a long term relationship… I just don’t see how that can be beneficial to the sexual bond you share. I mean, is it really that difficult to excuse yourself and leave the room?

Gentlemen, what do you guys think? Am I making this a bigger deal than it is?