What’s a tiny thing that instantly makes your home feel comforting after a long day?

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Independent-Loan-581@reddit

Remembering i wont ever have kids. There is no better feeling than being childless!!!

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AirconGuyUK@reddit

I am also childless and will likely stay childless, but this is a kinda weird thing to first come to mind.

I don't understand why people on reddit are so loud and proud about this particular deicison.

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Independent-Loan-581@reddit

Its literally a brag at this point :)

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AirconGuyUK@reddit

But what are you bragging about? It's extremely easy to not have children, you just don't do it. It's bragging about not doing something that's completely optional.

It's one of those weird Redditisms that I will probably never understand.

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Independent-Loan-581@reddit

you are a man, you wouldn't understand my point of view lol

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AirconGuyUK@reddit

You think us men don't get asked if we want children or when we're going to have children?

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Independent-Loan-581@reddit

but I also agree! its so easy not to get preggo!!!

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Impressive_Being6179@reddit (OP)

thats sad, why what happened?!

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ScoreNumerous@reddit

Many people feel that way. I don't think it's sad. It's a life choice like any other.

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Swimming-Lie5369@reddit

They probably just like being able to switch off and relax after a day if work, rather than working a second job as a parent

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Swimming-Lie5369@reddit

I feel that

One of my coworkers has 3 young kids and a very mentally and physically demandng job and I genuinely have no idea how

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Independent-Loan-581@reddit

Nothing? Im healthy and can have kids. I just dont wanna.

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AuroraDF@reddit

I'm with you. Not exactly the same. But I'm with kids all day, and getting home and shutting my front door and being completely alone is my favourite thing.

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Independent-Loan-581@reddit

Nope! Still makes me happy at work, but i enjoy it the most at home cuz its when i sleep in, watch movies, feel cosy

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sausagemouse@reddit

Oh OK. Just seemed like a weird answer to the question

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Electronic_Branch_13@reddit

Floor lights instead of ceiling lights

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On the back of this, I also recently put 'smart' bulbs in my bedside lamps. I don't use any other 'smart' tech in my home but I've put these on a timer so when it starts getting dark (I adjust for seasons) my lamps come on automatically and makes the bedroom feel so welcoming. I live alone so it's nice to have a room that isn't just darkness when I come home from work. I plan on getting some more for some other lamps.

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danddersson@reddit

(With many smart bulbs or plugs you can set them to come on at a certain period e.g. an hour - before or after sunset. So no need to 'adjust for the seasons!)

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snakeoildriller@reddit

I tried the sunset option but the weather's so weird we often have summer levels of lighting or the leaden-grey clouds overhead makes it seem like almost-nighttime.

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snakeoildriller@reddit

Oh yeah 😁 "Siri, turn on the globe light..." "sorry I can't seem to find that in your music library"

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Electronic_Branch_13@reddit

This is a great idea!!

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Impressive_Being6179@reddit (OP)

that too warm lights!?

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Electronic_Branch_13@reddit

Yup! Always warm or colored, i have one pink light and one warm and together they just make my living room alive. Ceiling lights remind me of my office i never have them on.

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snakeoildriller@reddit

Siri turning on the 2 floor lights on in the lounge, on a timer. I could reach over and do it, but hey, why should I ☺️

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Wild-Individual6876@reddit

My dog

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AirconGuyUK@reddit

Dog + Woodburner in winter = Cosy af

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S3F_83@reddit

100% Unconditional love from the bestest boy cannot be beaten.

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Aphr0dite19@reddit

I live with my grown up kids so someone is usually home which is nice. So, my kids, my bird, tea, sofa, colour change light, diamond art, tv, snack.

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TheBeardedStoic@reddit

Scented bath with salts, book, incense stick burning, jazz playing out of the speaker.

Completely removes me from this world.

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double-happiness@reddit

jazz

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Impressive_Being6179@reddit (OP)

i am a little lazy for that

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double-happiness@reddit

I always change my trousers, socks and shoes - baggy corduroy trousers, wool socks and slippers. I have 3 different pairs of slippers for different levels of cold, including fleece-lined moccasins, and fleece-lined suede boots (like Uggs).

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Remarkable-Ad155@reddit

Right now it's my garden i think. Reseeded, power washed, painted, planted and what not and it looks really good. Everybody was out on Sunday afternoon but me and I sat on my comfy garden furniture with a cup of coffee on the table and sone music on in the sun, absolute bliss.

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Just_A_some1@reddit

Getting into my pyjamas and crawling into bed. I don’t care if it’s 4pm or 2am, whenever I get home, it’s straight into bed to decompress

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EcstaticAd9234@reddit

This 100%

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Impressive_Being6179@reddit (OP)

could imagine the comfort

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lostnov04@reddit

Autumn time.

Quick tidy of the house when I get home.

Scentsy wax melts on (Fireside/spiced flavours).

Low golden lighting.

Decafe coffee, feet up......until the kids come in and go crazy.

Thats about all I need.

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Impressive_Being6179@reddit (OP)

kids are a blessing to come home to, i have a nephew 3 ys old i love him to the core with all i have

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lostnov04@reddit

Yeh. Kids are great.....hard, hard work, but great nonetheless.

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Mook_138@reddit

Taking my bra off.. it's the best feeling in the world.

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FinancialBread4660@reddit

My husband, even after 20 years together he is still my best friend 🥰

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petalspetalspetals@reddit

my boyfriend has a nasty commute so i like to always have a candle going & cozy lighting on for when he comes home.

for me it's 10000000% getting into the comfiest clothes after a piping hot bath!

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Icecream-hater@reddit

My cat waiting for me with a bit of chat

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No_Chemist2922@reddit

A clean home. No rubbish scattered around or things left in disarray, just a clean and neat home with everything where they're supposed to be.

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notspringsomnia@reddit

My cat.

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mronion82@reddit

Seeing the cat walk towards me, pleased that I'm home but then remembering that I heartlessly left him alone for ten hours so he turns round and walks away.

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ice-lollies@reddit

My cat does that - but when he walks away it’s because he expects me to follow in order to watch him eat.

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mronion82@reddit

Such arseholes, why do we love them?

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zapperdumples@reddit

Fresh flowers on the table. Nothing expensive, it can be a few cuttings from the garden in a secondhand vase. They brighten up the place so beautifully.

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Latte-Addict@reddit

If you have neighbours, take theirs, just a few cuttings, who's to know!

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chyper@reddit

Recently I've enjoyed the sunset hour in the house. When the lights come on, dinner is being cooked and tv is on the mundane terrestial shows as background. But harder to enjoy that I the same way as its getting darker later. I still enjoy the cosy switch over.

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SamThatcher12@reddit

Scratching my balls

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Equivalent_Word3952@reddit

Electric blanket as my husband finds the house too warm and I’m always cold. Hot cup of Yorkshire tea and a slice of Victoria sponge cake, Gilmore Girls on 🥰🥰🥰

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Bellamiles85@reddit

The smell of central heating on a cold winters night.

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Equivalent_Word3952@reddit

It’s supposed to smell?

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InaPickle63@reddit

Taking a shower, putting on pjs and having a cup of tea.

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NoodleDoodlesocks@reddit

comfy trousers

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ParentheticalsAside@reddit

Changing out of work clothes immediately.

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Hot-Satisfaction19@reddit

getting into a big cosy cardigan and watching brainless tv with a warm drink and maybe a wee biscuit if i'm feeling fancy.

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AlucardVTep3s@reddit

My lights on a warm orange/red, blanket, favourite gaming/history video or playing my favourite game.

Or

Barging in the house singing Crazy for You by Madonna and my mum having a go at me.

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ofthenorth@reddit

The happy pupper when I get home who brings me his toy to throw

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MoosesHuman@reddit

Early bed, with a cup of fruity tea and a book.

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SpectreSingh89@reddit

My wife asking me how was my day whilst serving a drink (2pm finish work) or having me bed ready (10pm finish).

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OkWear6294@reddit

Coffee and hot bath. With some bath salts

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Green-Froyo-7533@reddit

I use wax melts to relax the atmosphere, a soft colour changing warmer, soft throw blankets are always on hand and wool socks, even in warmer weather wool socks are comforting. Masala tea and a book to read.

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IndividualCurious322@reddit

Just seeing my books fills me with a warm cosy feeling.

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VixenRoss@reddit

Warm foot bath (well bucket) and soaking my feet.

Wearing my massive blanket hoody when I’m cold.

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Impressive_Being6179@reddit (OP)

cute onesies are a addon

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Boulderfist_CH@reddit

My cats ! When I come home and call them, they always come to see me and it fills my heart with joy.

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CooperAXE@reddit

This!! Seeing them makes my hard days work feel worth it.

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Soniq268@reddit

My dogs and my plants. Neither are ‘tiny things’ - 3 dogs and around 250 plants - but finishing work, taking the dogs for a walk, then hanging out with them while I wander around the house with a glass of róse doing ‘plant chores’ while my wife makes dinner, or works on her art projects is so relaxing.

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Legitimate_War_397@reddit

Putting my hair up, putting on PJs, closing the curtains and sitting on the sofa with a blanket on with a hot drink.

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tiptoptattie@reddit

It’s been my dog’s presence - our hearts would soar coming home to her little tippy tappies and she did this thing where she would go between your legs. We lost her (at a young age) very recently and it’s the smallest moments that are still so crushing and make home feel very empty now :(

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RowRow1990@reddit

Cuddling with my fella on the sofa

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Rorstech@reddit

Cup of tea and a book

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Ruby-LondonTown@reddit

Hugs from my two sons.

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GeggingIn@reddit

Glass of wine in a bathrobe.

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ScoreNumerous@reddit

The soft blankets like lola and comfrt are great.

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Maverick81_@reddit

As soon as I get in, I like to change out of my clothes and throw on a dressing gown (the towelling type) - comfort heaven!

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LaDreadPirateRoberta@reddit

I'm obsessed with scented candles (mostly bought cheaply from TK Max). Stick one on with a lamp and some music and suddenly I'm pampered.

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Impressive_Being6179@reddit (OP)

even I like candles, but i have never found some good scented candles which feels like a warm hug

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ClericalRogue@reddit

Im kinda basic. A blanket, a hot drink, sitting on the sofa in dimmed lighting, readimg or watching tv

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Impressive_Being6179@reddit (OP)

hands down the most peaceful end for a day

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Lollypop1305@reddit

Scented candles and fairy lights for me

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thorn312@reddit

Honestly, I work from home so I don't have the traditional walking in after a long day, but my partner coming downstairs after he finishes for the day (I work downstairs and he works upstairs) signalling end end of small time together and time to actively be around each other is it.

When I lived on my own for a bit, I worked one or two days a week in an office and in the winter, coming back to find my partner and cats waiting for me, hot water bottle filled up and ready for evening time.

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Impressive_Being6179@reddit (OP)

i think its someone whos waiting to meet you or someone you are waiting to meet!

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