Okay, this is going to be a quick post because I am finally caught up with disinfecting everything in sight due to the germs we had in the house the other night, which thankfully no one else has had any symptoms of. And I must pay a few bills, take a shower, and get the food ready for my crop tonight. Sooooooo….
Jeremy and I are in the process of planning our next house and we came head to head on an issue regarding the TV. Now, I know that most of you are shy, quiet women who normally hold your opinions to yourselves (eh, hem) but could you get out of your comfort zone ever so slightly to do me a favor and tell me what you think about having a television in the master bedroom? Yay or nay? Intimacy drowner or gets the party started?? Encourages sleep problems or encourages family snuggle time???
Okay, that’s all I’m going to say about it as not to give away my stance on the subject. Can’t wait to hear from y’all. Especially those of you who read and don’t usually comment…now is your chance to be heard! What do YOU think????
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Well, when we built this house last year we had this same debate. And I do mean debate. I hate t.v.’s in any bedroom. I think one in a
house is enough. My husband on the other hand, grew up with t.v.’s in every room. Yes, every room. So for the first 12 years of our
marriage we had one t.v. in our family room. When we moved here, I came home from a Target run, and our old t.v. was up and running in our
bedroom. I hate it, but he’s happy soooooo. Now he’s talking about wanting a 42″ plasma on the wall across from our bed. UGGGGHH!!
I’m opting for a nice armoire to hide the current one in during the day so I don’t have to look at it! It’s the debate of the century!
Good luck, I’m anxious to hear what other’s have to say. :)
steph.
We have a TV in our bedroom, but very rarely do we ever watch it together. I usually turn it on in the mornings as I’m doing my hair and getting ready, just to watch the news and see the traffic. The not watching TV in bed is not me, I love to lie in bed ANYTIME and watch TV, but Jay had rather sit in his recliner. I often take my Sunday naps in our bed with the TV on and sometimes (like twice in the 5 years we’ve been married) we’ll watch a movie there and then just drift off to sleep. I love the idea.
Well. I used to say no tv in the bedroom. Then one year for Christmas when I had no idea what to get Chanch, I bought a small TV (boy, was he happy)for our bedroom. Now, we have the big plasma flatscreen mounted on the wall of our bedroom! So, if you decide on having one, be prepared for the Mac Daddy (is that how you spell that?) Anyway, it doesn’t seem to affect us. We rarely watch it, to be honest. He doesn’t like to lie down and watch football, so that’s not a problem! Every once in a while, we’ll buy a PPV movie and watch it together. But, I really enjoy it for snuggling on Saturday mornings! The boys love to get in our bed and watch TV. And, because they are all consumed in their cartoon, Chanch and I usually are able to drift back to sleep until Addilyn is up! Good luck! I bet I can guess who is wanting it!
We do not have a tv in our bedroom. I’m opposed.
I really don’t care for the TV in the bedroom. It seems as though it can be distracting. I am just as comfortably snuggling on the couch with my family then everyone bouncing on my bed to try and watch a movie..besides, it’s my room not theirs, right? :) But if you are really torn on the idea why not put it in an armoire? Then you have it there but it is out of sight when not in use.
I love my TV in my bedroom. That is the only time I can truly relax.
And it’s good for intimacy, too…if you know what I mean.
I know I di’int.
Also, if I’m sick, it’s a great thing to have in the bedroom.
Well, all the “experts” tell you it’s bad for intimacy. I’m not so concerned about how it looks but
how it affects quality husband-wife time. We have one in our bedroom but since my husband
works at night I like it. Our only other TV is downstairs and I don’t like being so far away form the kids
when he is gone. I say, if you have one, be in control of it. I also don’t think the kids should
start to watch it in there. Your room is YOUR room!
I definitely like ours although it’s so small I can barely see but nonetheless I still like it :) My hubbie and I never go to bed
at the same time so it works for us!
I was totally opposed but lost the battle, so we have a small TV in the bedroom. We really don’t watch it that much, though. And the only time it is a problem is when Brian gets started watching a show while I’m getting ready for bed and then wants 15 more minutes to finish it even though it is already an hour past my bedtime… but we’ve had that “discussion” often enough that doesn’t happen often any more :)
I think the TV in the bedroom is the most wonderful thing, though, when I need to throw Tyler in the pack n play and can turn on a Baby Einstein video long enough to take a shower. Or when he gets up before 6 a.m. and I just can’t bear to get out of bed yet. Yes, I can sleep through a Baby Einstein video. And I know that makes me a horrible mother, but I sometimes I’m just soooo tired.
We have a TV in our bedroom. I like it because we can go to bed and watch our shows (after the kiddos are asleep).
We cuddle more that way, considering I like to sleep with NO ONE near me!
Well, I’m a big believer in not having a TV in your bedroom. It’s a time for shutting down, being together, talking to one another and TV brings so much “noise” into the room-literally and noise to my soul. Our bedroom is one place I like peace and quiet!
I vote nay… just not my thing. I mean, I have one in the family room; why would I need to go lay down in the bed to watch another one?
I don’t spend much time in my bedroom unless… we’re going to bed, KWIM?
You could always wire for it, and then it’d be ready if you decided you wanted to put one in.
I don’t believe in having a television in the bedroom for adults or children. Bedrooms are for quiet time, not flickering images and artificial noise.
:):
I don’t think TVs belong anyone’s bedroom. I know I don’t have a vote, but I vote NO.
We have a tv in our bedroom. I either watch tv or read every night before falling asleep. DH and I also watch a lot of movies together
there. And there have been times when all 4 of us pile in our bed and watch tv!
I am the only entertainment my husband needs in the bedroom. Happily married almost 15 years and TV free in the master bedroom. ;)