Women Ditch Their Husbands in ‘Bathroom Divorces’: Here’s Why

While some couples opt for separate beds or offices, one particular couple has taken things a step further by having separate bathrooms.

It might not sound all that unusual, as many homes feature multiple bathrooms. Yet, one senior pair took it to another level by choosing what they referred to as a “bathroom divorce,” according to a report by The Post.

Debbie Wiener, a 66-year-old retired interior designer, had long been at odds with her husband over his less-than-pleasant bathroom habits. Finally, she declared she’d had enough.

“As we age, our gastrointestinal requirements change,” Wiener explained. “My husband’s bathroom habits have certainly not improved with age. Sharing one toilet just wasn’t working anymore.”

Woman Initiates ‘Bathroom Divorce’ Due to Husband’s Unpleasant Habits

Wiener, along with her husband Jim Weinberger, 67, purchased their home in Maryland back in 2011, where they lived with their teenage sons.

Regrettably, the only way to get to the couple’s bedroom was to pass through their bathroom.

“If you were using the toilet and someone needed to get to the bedroom, they had to walk right by you,” Wiener shared with The Post. “It almost became a running gag in the house.”

“There were times I’d go upstairs to use the kids’ bathroom,” she continued. “Other times, I simply had to wait. Arguing over bathroom manners with your spouse, calling each other ‘disgusting’ and ‘too picky,’ is just not enjoyable.”

Deciding to resolve the ongoing conflict, Wiener designed a bathroom suite that doubled the amenities. They transformed the original bathroom into a linen closet.

“My neighbors were all eager to check out the new bathroom setup. Whenever I mention it to other women, they’re astounded and say, ‘OMG, I need that too,'” Wiener expressed. “It’s like the next evolution in marital arrangements, beyond the concept of a sleep divorce. You can share a vanity without sharing germs. You can have a joint shower area but keep the toilets separate.”

Wiener told The Post that this setup has been a boon for both her digestion and her mental well-being.

“Now, there’s peace and tranquility in our bathroom,” she noted. “We each have our own private space, and what happens there, stays there. With two toilets, I’ve reached a state of bliss. At home, it’s like I’ve achieved toilet nirvana.”