Hubby also tends to tap his fingers. A few years ago, we had the TV/sewing room remodeled, which involved ripping up the carpet. He would sit up there and watch TV, drumming his fingers on the wooden arm of his recliner. The noise would travel down the chair leg, reverberate across the wooden floor, and then echo through the suspended ceilings downstairs. Drove me nuts!
This is why we have a recliner and a large screen TV in our master bedroom. Along with the king size bed, it’s a little bit crowded in there, but well worth it. While she is watching chick flicks in the living room later on in the evenings, I watch stuff that I have recorded and then listen to some tunes with my headphones before I hit the sack.
They need to look into soundproofing his man cave.
We have that kind of idea in mind for when we have the money. I’m a rather quiet person who likes quiet things (unless it’s music). My husband is… very not quiet. It helps that we bought a house with enough rooms for us each to have our own offices, but there’s only so much regular walls and floors will do.
What Is Self-Soothing According to Psychology? Self-soothing helps to reset bodily systems after an acute stress response and regain homeostasis. All people need soothing after a shock or following trauma or upset. Common self-soothing behaviors include reaching for an alcoholic drink or a tub of ice cream. Self-stimulatory behavior, often called “stimming,” is when a child or adult repeats specific movements or sounds as a way to self-soothe or remain engaged in a situation, often referred to as “fidget to focus.” Many people assume that only individuals with autism engage in self-stimulatory behaviors.
C over 1 year ago
Get a life Bets
Dani Rice over 1 year ago
Hubby also tends to tap his fingers. A few years ago, we had the TV/sewing room remodeled, which involved ripping up the carpet. He would sit up there and watch TV, drumming his fingers on the wooden arm of his recliner. The noise would travel down the chair leg, reverberate across the wooden floor, and then echo through the suspended ceilings downstairs. Drove me nuts!
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 1 year ago
Betty needs ear plugs.
Ubintold over 1 year ago
There’s no living with this woman. At least not me.
Aficionado over 1 year ago
This is why we have a recliner and a large screen TV in our master bedroom. Along with the king size bed, it’s a little bit crowded in there, but well worth it. While she is watching chick flicks in the living room later on in the evenings, I watch stuff that I have recorded and then listen to some tunes with my headphones before I hit the sack.
HippyDippyWeatherman over 1 year ago
Betty’s pretty hard to please here. At least he’s not trying to sing along!
jscarff57 Premium Member over 1 year ago
“Padiddle”!!! Bubba’s got chops!
ChessPirate over 1 year ago
Boy, does he need a soundproof, lockable Man Cave!
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RadioDial Premium Member over 1 year ago
Drum solo!
Solitha Premium Member over 1 year ago
They need to look into soundproofing his man cave.
We have that kind of idea in mind for when we have the money. I’m a rather quiet person who likes quiet things (unless it’s music). My husband is… very not quiet. It helps that we bought a house with enough rooms for us each to have our own offices, but there’s only so much regular walls and floors will do.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
Okay Betty, as much as I admire your ability to keep and establish boundaries, your husband needs to self soothe. This is really pushing it.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
What Is Self-Soothing According to Psychology? Self-soothing helps to reset bodily systems after an acute stress response and regain homeostasis. All people need soothing after a shock or following trauma or upset. Common self-soothing behaviors include reaching for an alcoholic drink or a tub of ice cream. Self-stimulatory behavior, often called “stimming,” is when a child or adult repeats specific movements or sounds as a way to self-soothe or remain engaged in a situation, often referred to as “fidget to focus.” Many people assume that only individuals with autism engage in self-stimulatory behaviors.