People Are Sharing Their Weirdest Private Habits and I Feel So Seen
People online have been spilling the weird little habits they usually keep to themselves, and honestly, some of them hit way too close to home. These stories came straight from Reddit, and they’re the kind of confessions that make you laugh and go, “Okay… maybe my habits aren’t that weird after all.”
Talking To Objects
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Apparently, u/miaSolaraXO treats everyday items like they’re coworkers. Phones, books, the microwave, everything gets a quick thank you after being used. It went unnoticed until a roommate overheard the microwave getting some gratitude.
Acting Out Conversations
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u/SheriffWyattDerp holds full conversations alone just to sort through thoughts. These talks can become so detailed that another user even shared that someone once thought they were on a phone call.
Giving Chores Personalities
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For u/NoMove1288, chores become easier when treated like nervous little characters. Laundry gets reassurance, dishes get pep talks, and the whole routine helps when depression drains motivation. This habit surprised many people because it’s both adorable and unexpectedly effective on long, low-energy days.
Thanking A Home Before Leaving
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One of the gentlest habits came from u/muchadoa, who says goodbye to every place before leaving it. Apartments, hotel rooms, Airbnb places, vacation rentals… anything goes. If someone overhears it, they might think they’re talking to a person.
Sitting On The Refrigerator
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There’s also u/BeeBopshitbox, who enjoys climbing onto the fridge for a different view of the room. They didn’t think twice about it until mentioning it online, where commenters immediately compared them to a cat perched above everyone else.
Eating Kiwis With The Skin
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Mahdi_d admitted to eating the whole kiwi fruit, including the fuzzy skin. After watching friends peel theirs, they checked online to see what’s considered normal. The search results confirmed that most people skip the skin.
Tapping Cans Three Times
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Before opening any drink, u/PM_your_pet_pics979 always taps the can three times without thinking. A crowd finally noticed at a party, and someone asked why they did it. With no real answer, calling it “luck” worked better than explaining it was just a habit with no origin story.
Folding Trash Neatly
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One Detroit user explained that every piece of trash they throw away gets folded into a perfect little square. Candy wrappers, chip bags, paper towels, everything gets the same treatment. Their husband thinks it’s odd, but a friend insists it’s charming.
Singing And Making Random Sounds
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u/Gullible_Fudge_5417 only realized how often they sang nonsense or made sound effects when their niece copied every sound right back. That moment made it clear the habit shows up constantly throughout the day, even though they rarely notice it happening in the middle of conversations.
Shaking Milk Jugs Out Of Habit
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Growing up on a dairy farm taught u/philosophunculistish to shake milk before pouring it. The habit stuck long after switching to store-bought milk that doesn’t separate. Someone eventually asked why they still do it, and that question finally made the routine feel like something carried over from another life.