From the moment he gets up to the time he goes to sleep this man whistles. It’s driving me “crazy” and I can tolerate everything else but his whistling. He also interrupts my conversations with my husband from time to time. How can my husband address these issues since I really don’t feel comfortable doing it. I’m not too close to my father-in-law and don’t know him well. From what I have observed in the last 3 months he’s lived with us he's kind of a loner and not very social. Keeps to himself in his own room.
thats the thing about being 80 years old .
He likely has been whistling the entire time you have known him, but now you are exposed to it 24/7 and it is a symbol of the provacy you have given up by having him come live with you.
Yes, she can carry a tune. So can I, but I don’t feel the need to show it off. She thinks she has a lovely voice and surely everyone is thrilled to hear it, like she’s so cute and fun! Her (grown) daughter is the same way and I think they fancy themselves as The Judds.
I agree with the stimulation part but their are people who are happy in their own company. Does FIL have a hearing problem? If so, this keeps people from socializing because they are not able to carry on conversations. Being around a lot of people its hard to know what is being said.
My mom was a kindergarten teacher for 35 yrs, so she will hum nursery rhymes all day long. It soothes her. I suppose humming is better than whistling, so perhaps you could persuade your FIL to hum instead? Maybe if you hum whatever tune he's whistling, he will switch to humming. Worth a shot.
I hum or whistle almost constantly. Most times I don't even realize I'm doing it - it's just an unconscious habit now, like throat clearing or tapping toes might be for someone else.
Only recently, have I found a piece of the puzzle as to why it is so annoying for others: I am hearing the lyrics of the song in my head as I hum or whistle along . . . . but you just keep hearing the same tune over and over. For me, it's a whole song and chorus ;) For you -- just annoying noise.
Honestly, if he is like me, you probably can't stop it, so very sorry! Maybe some noise cancelling headphones for times when others are home and it's safe to tune him out? Or even cheap ear plugs to muffle it some when you have to be more aware?? I sure hope you find something to help!!