Taking Baths is Relaxing

This lie has ruined countless cleansing experiences. Countless.

We've all seen that episode of Friends where Monica and Chandler, cute couple that they are decide to take this relaxing bubble bath. The bubbles are everywhere. They're in excess. Excessive bubbles. And it looks perfect. There's a candle lit and a snuggley bathrobe to hop into once you're finished.

But friends, don't let this crazy whirlwind of a show to lead you astray. Bubble baths are the worst. And they never get quite as bubbly as they should. Baths alone are destructive to everything. It seems when your day goes a little worse than you thought it could, baths are usually something suggested out of lack of other options.

"No, no, relax. Let me draw you this warm bath..."

Three problems here:
1. The word "warm." No one wants to take a warm bath because it quickly will become luke warm, and then cold. You've got 8 minutes. Tops. Not worth it.
2. You should know how clean your tub is. Most of the time, it's not very. So, you've first got to hunt for your dinner before eating it, so to speak. Not worth it.
3. Someone is suggesting something "nice" to you. It could be passive aggression. They could know how horrible baths are, and are preying on you, weak-willed human. Not worth it.

It's a tough world out there, but it doesn't have to be tough in your bathroom. Take a shower. If you need to, sit down. But don't soak in your own filth and call it relaxing.