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5 SOLUTIONS FOR

SHARED
written by:
MATTHEW BRADY
BATHROOMS

FOR MOST PEOPLE, HOME IS WHERE But instead of getting endlessly frustrated, you can take some 2. Set schedules

THE HEART IS. BUT THE BATHROOM IS simple steps to make a shared bathroom workable. Without a doubt, it can be stressful when people need to get
USUALLY WHERE THE BATTLE IS. ready at the same time, especially in the morning. An easy Your home’s
1. Communicate answer for this is to set a fair schedule and time limit for each
Most of us have experienced the necessity of sharing a First and foremost, you need to have clear communication person. For example, your spouse could have the bathroom bathroom doesn’t
bathroom, whether in a dorm, an apartment, or a house. The between everyone using the bathroom. Each person will have from 6:00 to 6:30 on Monday mornings and from 6:30 to 7:00
need to be a
experience can include such pleasantries as a cluttered vanity, their own preferences and pet peeves for this sanctuary, and on Tuesday mornings, alternating with you all week.

disheveled drawers, and a regularly empty toilet paper roll, they must be respected and accounted for before you change or
among others—any of which could result in bad moods, frayed add anything. Once this happens, you can set mutually agreed- Likewise, equality and consideration are key for maintaining a BATTLEGROUND.
nerves, and resentfulness. upon ground rules, responsibilities, and private spaces—and pristine bathroom for everyone to enjoy. Creating an easy-to-
start transforming your bathroom. access monthly cleaning schedule, with reminders for whose

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