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There’s nothing like the relief of being home alone. The peace, the quiet, and the freedom to just let loose and do whatever you please—it’s the best feeling.
These Redditors know exactly what I’m talking about. In a recent thread, they opened up about all the weird little things they do in private. And who could blame them? From having imaginary arguments to setting up hammocks indoors just because, here are some of their most memorable posts.
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#1
I generally eat my meals on a little folding table in my living room floor in front of the TV. During the pandemic, I ordered a white cloth and black napkins and fancy silverware and a little candleholder for it. And now I set it like a restaurant when I cook myself dinner. Because it cheers me up and I like it.
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#2
I dress in ball gown I found at goodwill and drink tall boys while doing puzzles and listening to murder podcasts. Every girl deserves to go to a ball.
#3
I sleep on a full size mattress in a camping tent in my bedroom. It took me five years of living alone to finally decide I'm gonna do whatever I want to do, and that's sleep in a tent every night. I love it.
#4
Learn dance routines and then show them to my dog and 2 cats. They don’t seem to appreciate all the hard work I put in.
#5
I paint my house to suit ME! Bright orange laundry room - yes! Sunny yellow kitchen - please! Purple dressing room etc etc. after literal years of being mindful of “resale value” I bought a really old home and just paint colors that make me happy 100%. Life is just too short for “resale value” in my opinion. Also? Looking into adult dog bed - omg can I fill it with my Squishmallow friends??
Janissary35680 1 month ago
After a period of time that I figured was sufficiently long enough not to ruffle any family members' feathers, I completely redid the living room, bedroom, and kitchen according to the mantra "It's my fn(house) now."
#6
I have devoted 3 full rooms to cat stuff and built a catio off the back of my house. I am determined to give my own cats and my fosters the absolute best. It's all enrichment in the tiger enclosure now.
#7
Sometimes when I'm bored, I'll narrate my activities David Attenborough style.
#9
I eat a WHOLE CAKE (not all in one go though) by sticking the fork right in the middle. I ain’t sharing. Why do I need to slice it up?
Howl's sleeping castle 1 month ago
Me realising that I can order a birthday cake on a random day and eat all of it by myself was one of the best moments of my life
#10
I like to blast music and clean my house/do chores in chunky platform boots. Sometimes I pretend I'm being followed by a camera in a music video. Just makes me feel silly and confident, momentary dopamine hit all to myself.
#12
Sometimes I just sit in random corners cuz I pay for them lol.
#13
What can be eaten with a spoon, will be eaten with a spoon. Spoons are a very underrated utensil and it escapes me why they aren’t more socially acceptable.
#14
Im naked 24 hours a day unless i have to go out to a store or my nephew is visiting.
#15
I have a buddy that sleeps in a hammock that he hung in his bedroom. Note: he is almost 50 and single. 🤷♂️.
Juanita, the ginger cat 1 month ago
It's pretty common here in Brazil's north and northeast regions.
#16
I have excess. I have a full pantry, full freezer, extra sheets, towels, toiletries, toilet paper, cleaners. My bf is like how many people live here?! But I went without for a long time and it definitely traumatized me to where I will never be without again. I also have the correct thing, if that makes sense. I dont “make do” with mismatched sheets.
Boo 1 month ago
I'm the same, I have 2 duvets for my bed (a double and a king that goes on top) and 6 pillows. There are 3 different matching duvet sets for winter and 3 different sets for summer along with all the matching pillowcases and sheets. Is it excessive? Yes....yes it is, but I freeze in the winter, so each duvet is 15 tog (heaviest I can buy) and too hot in the summer (so have the lightest I can get). I also have 2 mattresses on the bed frame and it is sooooo comfy that I always look forward to going to bed.
BookFanatic 1 month ago
Friend's family couldn't always afford toilet paper when he was a kid. His garage is stuffed with it. I found out during 2020 and gave him a lot of grief until his wife explained. Felt like an a*s.
Panda McPandaface 1 month ago
I'm not a prepper - not enough room even if I wanted to be, but I do like the cupboards/fridge/freezer all well stocked and a spare of pretty much everything - you know, just in case.
Mike F 1 month ago
And don't forget the TP. If you were to become ill and not able to leave home for a while you must be prepared.
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Lyoness 1 month ago
Food insecurity is traumatic in a way you can't really explain if you haven't been there. To this day I have enough food in the house to last at least a week, closer to two, at all times. I will never get to that point again.
Sue User 1 month ago
Oh, i am a straight up food horder. Freezer is full, fridge is full, canned food, box mixes, pasta, grains. I am trying to whittle it down and not buy more. Also tons of clothes/ shoes If this is my one vice, i can live with it.
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Philly Bob 1 month ago
I do this as well but mostly in the winter. I'm in a mountain area where we get some nasty snow and ice storms. So it's nice to know I have a full freezer and pantry because we could (and have) been stuck for days. I also have a whole house generator.
Lenore Jean Jones 1 month ago
I do this, too. I am not sure why. Maybe it comes from parents who grew up during the Great Depression? Or it might be something else. At any rate, I get anxious about running out of something I need, and I have room, so I buy extra as backup.
cerinamroth 1 month ago
I only do this with food - also because of growing up poor. I don't care about mismatched things in the slightest. In fact, we always have mismatched sheets, pillows, crockery and chairs around the dining table.
Sue User 1 month ago
Mine is mismatched because i always think " yes the fitted is shot but the top sheet is still good, i could use it at the beach" The beach is 600 miles from me.
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ROSESARERED 1 month ago
Me too. Plenty of sheets and towel. Bought thesame quilt cover 3 times, 2 on ebay, because I love it so much. I have enough mugs, plates to host 30+ people, the most so far has been 15.. Plenty of doonas, rugs, throw rungs, cushions pillows. When guests come, they have more than sufficient, and I won't be left with nothing for a long time. Amazing the effect childhood can have on us as adults...im not complaining
Glen Ellyn 1 month ago
I think Covid sort of reinforced some of this thinking. With all the supply chain issues, there were too many times certain things were unavailable when I needed them. Even now, I still grab things whether I need them right away or not.
Andrew Keir 3 weeks ago
Anyone who has ever spent time in a lifeboat, can't help making little hidden piles of food 'in case'. Intense stress is scarily good at changing behaviour
weatherwitch 1 month ago
I have the same. Only I love mismatched plates or sheets as I get to choose the colour I want. I have supplies of every vital thing 😊
#18
Accommodate every single one of my cat’s needs and preferences. The litterbox is in my bedroom. So is her food and water. I don’t know why she wants it this way but she’s made it clear she does
We have a queen sized bed. I have my side. The cat has her side. The top has a fluffy cat bed. The bottom has a pet heating pad and she goes back and forth
A tv tray is pushed up to her side of the bed with her food on it so she can have breakfast in bed. And lunch. And dinner. Imagine me trying to have a partner in this living situation lol.
#19
I have full on conversations with my cats. Idgaf I will argue with those f****n’ weirdos that live with me rent free.
#20
I have theme rooms.
My master bedroom has the color scheme that I wanted to have when I was a kid. I have a picture of the sunset the day I moved in. I want to paint that on the wall too. My basement is being turned into my own gym. I am excited about that. Though omg the money spends so quick.
Dragonscatsandbooks:
Same! My completed bathroom is "evil sea witch". My 1/2 completed bedroom is "galaxy night" with Galaxy wallpaper on the ceiling. And my kitchen/living room is gothic cottage core. My master bedroom and bathroom are just going to be full on red and black Gothic, I'm letting my inner teenager run rampant (I bought a black toilet I'll install when I renovate)
NO ONE CAN STOP ME, MWAHAHA.
#21
Having to “convince “ myself that I’m not lazy. But I am. I don’t want to do s**t. No house work, no walking on my treadmill. No cooking. No getting gas for my car. I don’t mind going to work. I get “entertained” by them (coworkers and patients). I love hearing the planes fly over my house. I’ve chilled for hours in my living room doing absolutely nothing. No TV, music or reading. Just me and my quiet self time.
#22
I host solo karaoke nights, where I prepare snacks, drinks and then pretend I’m at a karaoke bar.
#23
I leave a post it note on the fridge with the date, time and location of where I'm going if I'm going somewhere other than work. In the event I disappear mysteriously or get into a wreck that is not reported, to save my family some grief. 🙂.
#24
I like to sleep in a macgyver’ed sensory deprivation chamber. I make the room cold because I sleep best in the cold, pile on tons of blankets, turn on a box fan for that wonderful grey noise, lights completely out in the entire apartment, unplug every single electronic in the room so there are no running lights or buzzing noises, draw the blackout curtains so no moonlights gets in, and then pass out in absolute peace.
I’m aware it is insane, but I’m single and I live alone so I do whatever the hell I want.
#25
I procrastinate tons of stuff that I need to get done and wallow in the joy of not having anybody around to call me out on it. It's truly awesome.
Rachel Pelz 1 month ago
Is it possible to procrastinate stuff that does not need to be done? Asking for a friend.
#26
15 king-size pillows on a full mattress. I sleep like a dog.
Tiger 1 month ago
I currently work in a hotel store. Today my boss told me I looked sleepy, handed me a room key, and told me to go take a nap for a couple hours 😂 it’s such a chill place to work. I’d never stayed in the rooms because I’m a local, but we have king-sized pillows - OH my GOD. They’re INCREDIBLE. I slept like a baby for 2 hours of my 8 hour shift 😂
#27
I set up my hammock right in the middle of the living room.
#28
Have fake arguments with people, have fake conversations with celebrities I’m meeting for the first time.
#29
I dance around my kitchen to the radio when I am cooking or cleaning.
Petro Roos 1 month ago
I've lived with my partner for almost 10 years, and I still do this, the only difference is that I now use headphones, instead the just blaring the music a loud. I noticed I cook better when I have music and am dancing and not really payng too much attention to what I'm doing.
#30
I can’t remember the last time I closed the door while taking a number 2.
#32
I have pirate themed bathroom decor because I can.
etchedchampion:
My shower curtain is a cat with a trident riding a T-Rex.
MissPinkieDee:
My bathroom is themed clown!! no one can tell me no! lol
#33
White noise blasting so loud it’s like I sleep under Niagara Falls.
Whenever I start dating someone, they typically disapprove. Good thing they don’t live there.
#34
I eat like a king all of the time. Last night was a grilled pork chop, fried diced potato with onion, garlic, butter, & sour cream.
I dot have a sleep schedule. When I'm tired I sleep whether that's 2 pm or 2 am. When I wake up I get up. I also sleep wherever I sleep. On the couch, in the chair, in my bed, anywhere.
When I clean my house I blast Johnny Cash, usually, & get at it.
I talk to myself or the dogs.
I always keep my place picked up & clean. I put things back when I'm done.
#35
I sleep on my matress, DIAGONALLY 😂
I also write very personal notes on my fridge, it would embarass me if someone read them. I bought some magnetic whiteboard sheet and my fridge is like a whiteboard tower. I recently made a pro/con list about a relationship that didn't work out, and I needed to have everything in sight, and add stuff on the go.
I really love it, and the upper area has a calendar I made, with all the upcoming appointments and errands. It makes me feel like I have a direction.
#36
I'd say my weirdest is not putting laundry away. I live out of a laundry basket- who cares ?! 🙃😆
#37
I eat everything out of Rubbermaid and Tupperware containers, no dishes.
#38
I sleep in a 6ft beanbag filled with memory foam chunks. It's the best investment I've ever made.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 month ago
I sleep on a Japanese shikifuton on the floor. It enrages and baffles my mother, but it's the best sleep I've ever gotten. I just don't sleep well on a bed and I never have. I've tried plenty of mattresses over my life (my mom even forced a TempurPedic on me for a while) but I return to the floor. It just works for me.
#39
I make bacon just to have the place smell like bacon.
I use a cardboard theater standee of Han solo to vent frustrations to.
#40
I have photos of Dominic Monaghan put up in my room.
I'm 50.
What do you think ?
Bat cat in a hat 1 month ago
If you use the web version (not the app), use the browser's dark mode. I'm sure BP will catch up and make it not work at some point but I'm making the most of it
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NatalieC 1 month ago
No judgement because I am guilty of some of these. But still, some of them are kinda sad.
Panda McPandaface 1 month ago
I found the whole thing rather reassuring. Nice to know other people share some of my wierder habits!
Tiger 1 month ago
Living alone is really fun as an adult. I wish everyone could have the experience 😊 I’m nearing the end of my living-alone-while-young time (going to move in with either bf or roommates soon) and I’ll always remember these years with fondness, it’s so nice to walk around naked and eat food straight from the pot and fart with free abandon and no judgement.
Child of the Stars 1 month ago
Most of these are perfectly fine, but I really don't understand how people can't have a regular bedtime/morning schedule and still function. My schedule is topsy-turvy right now due to things outside my control, and I can really feel the negative impact to my mental health.
Glasofruix 1 month ago
I've 3d printed a bunch of cats doing various activities and i've plastered them all around the house.
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 month ago
I find myself going back to the post a few times so I can reread and say "you know what, I think I'm going to try doing this next" :-) Tonight, I'm setting up a tent in the living room, taking all my house plants and setting them all around, pinning up a bunch of LED twinkle lights around the ceiling and I'm going to go camping in my house.
Learner Panda 1 month ago
When I am driving alone, I pretend I am demonstrating how to drive very smoothly, as if there's a bowl of trifle on the passenger seat.
A Jones 1 month ago
My bed is always a mess and I like it that way, feels like my own "goblin nest" that I can just lay in random times of the day/night when I'm not. Not even sleep, just lay there contemplating life or silly thoughts. I lost count of how many blankets and hoodies are stuck in that "goblin nest". I also wear a giant faux-fur night gown on cold days. It has a bit pocket for snacks.
KatSaidWhat 1 month ago
I have quite a lot of glow in the dark stickers in my room now. Landlady approved.
Kristal 1 month ago
I mean, I don't really do anything different than if I was living with a significant other; no pants, talk with the cat, talk to myself, eat while watching streaming ... uhhh I suppose I leave dishes out occasionally cause it bothers no one and my cat doesn't mess with them (if nothing exciting is on them). So, leave non-hazardous messes out overnight and get to them when I get to them. Yeah, that's it.
Maisey Myles 1 month ago
The weirdest thing for me is realizing I live alone now- it’s been 40 years
Donald 1 month ago
I haven't had a door to my bathroom for the last 6 months. I tripped getting out of the shower, went head first into it and blew that hollow core POS door to pieces. I thought about getting a new one for a few days before I came to the conclusion that IDGAF that door was only there for show anyway.
Bat cat in a hat 1 month ago
If you use the web version (not the app), use the browser's dark mode. I'm sure BP will catch up and make it not work at some point but I'm making the most of it
Load More Replies... NatalieC 1 month ago
No judgement because I am guilty of some of these. But still, some of them are kinda sad.
Panda McPandaface 1 month ago
I found the whole thing rather reassuring. Nice to know other people share some of my wierder habits!
Tiger 1 month ago
Living alone is really fun as an adult. I wish everyone could have the experience 😊 I’m nearing the end of my living-alone-while-young time (going to move in with either bf or roommates soon) and I’ll always remember these years with fondness, it’s so nice to walk around naked and eat food straight from the pot and fart with free abandon and no judgement.
Child of the Stars 1 month ago
Most of these are perfectly fine, but I really don't understand how people can't have a regular bedtime/morning schedule and still function. My schedule is topsy-turvy right now due to things outside my control, and I can really feel the negative impact to my mental health.
Glasofruix 1 month ago
I've 3d printed a bunch of cats doing various activities and i've plastered them all around the house.
Traveling Lady Railfan 1 month ago
I find myself going back to the post a few times so I can reread and say "you know what, I think I'm going to try doing this next" :-) Tonight, I'm setting up a tent in the living room, taking all my house plants and setting them all around, pinning up a bunch of LED twinkle lights around the ceiling and I'm going to go camping in my house.
Learner Panda 1 month ago
When I am driving alone, I pretend I am demonstrating how to drive very smoothly, as if there's a bowl of trifle on the passenger seat.
A Jones 1 month ago
My bed is always a mess and I like it that way, feels like my own "goblin nest" that I can just lay in random times of the day/night when I'm not. Not even sleep, just lay there contemplating life or silly thoughts. I lost count of how many blankets and hoodies are stuck in that "goblin nest". I also wear a giant faux-fur night gown on cold days. It has a bit pocket for snacks.
KatSaidWhat 1 month ago
I have quite a lot of glow in the dark stickers in my room now. Landlady approved.
Kristal 1 month ago
I mean, I don't really do anything different than if I was living with a significant other; no pants, talk with the cat, talk to myself, eat while watching streaming ... uhhh I suppose I leave dishes out occasionally cause it bothers no one and my cat doesn't mess with them (if nothing exciting is on them). So, leave non-hazardous messes out overnight and get to them when I get to them. Yeah, that's it.
Maisey Myles 1 month ago
The weirdest thing for me is realizing I live alone now- it’s been 40 years
Donald 1 month ago
I haven't had a door to my bathroom for the last 6 months. I tripped getting out of the shower, went head first into it and blew that hollow core POS door to pieces. I thought about getting a new one for a few days before I came to the conclusion that IDGAF that door was only there for show anyway.
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