20 Things No Woman Wants To Do In Front Of Her Husband

No matter how long a couple spends together, and no matter how important it is to communicate about money, it can still feel cringe-worthy to expose certain nitty-gritty details of personal finances to anyone — even a partner. The fact is that giving the bank account, credit card statement, or credit report a peek as a couple is one of those things that really just needs to happen. But that doesn't mean there's no anxiety around it.

This is one of those dry-heave-inducing necessary evils that most of us can agree is best done in utter solitude (like in the bathroom with the door closed!), if at all. And if you gotta do it — 'cuz let's be real: there are times it cannot be helped — there's always the option to just blow the nose, right?

Granted, some people are more comfortable with feet in general and foot hygiene.  But if it feels comfier to venture to the salon solo or trim your toenails behind closed doors, it's also totally normal.

That cute thong isn't just going to readjust itself, obviously. But if someone happens to see their partner mid-picking motion, it could very well turn a face beet red.

Sure, it can actually be kind of fun to stand in the bathroom side by side making sure you follow your dental hygienist's advice. But if you're not a regular flosser or you happened to chow down on something particularly stinky or noxious, dealing with that whole mess in front of your honey can definitely feel cringe-y.

You might do this as a means of exfoliation. Or hair removal. Either way, it feels like one of those personal grooming moments that you'll want to do in front of, well, no one — even your partner.

We all get pimples, ingrowns, blemishes, etc., and there's a chance you've even popped one for your partner at one time (like on their back in that one spot they can never reach!). But if you would prefer not to share your own zit-popping practice with your bae, you're not alone!

Oops! Whether a big takeout meal or another cause of GI stress is to blame, sometimes you simply can't prevent this from happening. But that doesn't mean you'll feel any less mortified when it does. Ugh.

We covered the facial shaving, right? But what about waxing your belly strip, plucking chin hairs, or shaving your armpits? No matter what kind of hair removal you're doing, you may very well feel best keeping it between you and your bathroom mirror and/or aesthetician.

Sure, everyone does it, but it's just one of those things we'd all rather do 100% alone. Not in front of friends, coworkers, sisters… but particularly not anywhere near your significant other. That said, the day may come when it's unavoidable (like during labor). And in that case, oh well — you're only human!

Of course you're gonna wanna vent about your mother-in-law from time to time, but it might be best if your honey is out of earshot when you do it. After all, being caught with your foot in your mouth is never a good look, but it's particularly icky if it happens with your bae.

We all want our significant others to see us at our very best, but sometimes, our parents or siblings are particularly skillful at bringing out our very worst side. No matter how understanding your partner may be of the never-ending drama with your mom or perpetual discord with your older brother, having massive conflict erupt in front of him or her can leave you feeling downright icky.

Plenty of us would prefer to give this damn thing zero power over our emotional well-being, because it can feel like a completely BS way to measure wellness. You could very well be tempted to throw it out — or maybe you actually have. If not, wanting to have a private moment when you step on is totally fair. And feeling even a bit of anxiety around doing it in front of your partner is also completely normal.

Sure, nudity can be hot as hell, and it often — if not almost always! — is to your partner. But when you're doing chores or other mundane tasks where you have to bend and move around, having all your junk on display in front of your dude or lady can feel seriously awkward.

You don't want this to happen in front of anyone, right, but especially not your lover. No matter how normal it is, or how much you wanna cast blame on that potentially spoiled meal you had for lunch, the fact remains that the sense of smell very much correlates with memory. And the scents associated with flatulence are basically 180 degrees from sexy. So whenever this happens (and it will — oh, it will), it's understandable if your knee-jerk reaction is plain and simple shame.

This may very well be one of those personal grooming things that just feels better to do when you're enjoying your "me time" — aka time spent away from eyes that may be prying at every single pore and facial crevice emphasized by that funky green mud mask.

Whether you use whitening strips, a night guard, or Invisalign, removing dental devices from your mouth can be enough to gross yourself out! Given how much spit or bad breath might be involved, it's just one of those things you may prefer to do in complete privacy. (Then again, if your partner's the type to drool all over his or her pillow in the middle of the night, maybe you don't give an eff about this one!)

If you're exercising hard enough that you need a towel in the first place: bravo, queen! But ugh, dripping buckets of sweat can feel like one of those nasty things you don't even want to see yourself doing. No surprise if you'd rather steer clear of doing it in front of your sweetheart.

Whether you're dealing with tights, shapewear, or stiff jeans, this can be one of the most awkwardly "choreographed," potentially aggravating things you do all day. So no surprise if you'd rather avoid having it be this whole production your partner's privy to.

Whether your guilty pleasure is tuning into the Kardashians or blasting One Direction, getting a certain kind of pop culture fix may very well be an indulgence you'd prefer to partake in by yourself vs. with an audience.