Am I being unreasonable for showering at night after my work shift, even though my neighbor insists it wakes up his young son?
Hey Reddit, I could use some advice on a situation with my neighbor. I work late-night shifts and often get home around 1 or 2 a.m. After I get in, I usually shower to unwind and get ready for bed. The problem is, my neighbor has recently asked me to stop showering at night because the sound of the water running apparently wakes up his young son, who’s a light sleeper.
I understand that noise can be a concern, but I feel like I should be able to shower when I need to. I’ve tried being mindful and keeping it as quiet as possible, but this has still been an ongoing issue. He says it’s disrupting their sleep, but I’m wondering if I’m being unreasonable by continuing with my routine. Is it unreasonable for him to ask me to avoid showering at night? And how should I handle this without causing tension?