As you all know my wife has a chronic illness. Though I work hard at getting the housework done sometimes people are nice enough to come in and help us.

My wife has a friend who helps from time to time. Unfortunately this woman has hated me since Patty and I met seventeen years ago. They were roomies and best friends and I think Becky resents me for taking Patty away. Now, I never would even consider coming between them. Patty's free to have Becky or anyone else as a friend, Patty needs all the friends she can get.

An example of the way Becky reacts to me: The first time we met was while I was dating Patty. Patty had invited me over to spend the evening, and to meet Becky. Patty left the room and Becky began to run her down, saying what a bad housekeeper she was, etc. Then this woman had the nerve to ask me to sit on the floor when I came over in the future as she thought I might damage the furniture because I was so big. (I weighed 225 lbs, then!).

Anyway, nowadays, she's saying that I shouldn't put Patty's bras in the dryer, I should hang them up. Patty says she hasn't had any problems in the last four years with my drying her bras, but Becky keeps stirring this pot and causing problems. Now my first instinct is to just ignore her, but what if she is right? Patty's still pretty chesty, and those bras are expensive. I'd rather do right, than be right. I'm man enough to admit when I'm wrong.

So, what do you say? Line dry or dryer?

Hey Whip, aren't you glad you asked now?

Yeah, Betty, I am glad I asked. I was truly stumped. And I didn't want my personal feelings to interfere.

Thanks guys, I know it may have sounded like a silly question, but I know what to do now. I'll dry them just as I have all along.

So what's the next thing your "Becky" needs us to solve? Tell her we're more than happy to oblige. LOL

I put mine in the dryer and I have hefty ones. I think you are awesome and yes you should put your pants in the dryer too.

hay ryan sorry i don't have any bras to Line dry or in the dryer lol

Well, I am late to this thread, but just wanted to put my 2 cents in, LOL! I buy fairly expensive bras and I want them to last a good long time so I hang em up to dry. Now if my dh does the laundry he always puts em in the dryer. Am I gonna complain? HELL NO, HE DID THE LAUNDRY!!!

Ryan, you just keep right on doing what you were doing. Becky should be proud that her dear friend has a husband who is so willing to do all the things you do. Shame on her!!!

OK, I'm super-late to this thread. I line dry mine. It's so strange when you are a caregiver and helpers come in and end up getting involved in your loved one's underwear. All the former boundaries disappear. My Mom's best friend shamed me into buying her new bras. She was right, but it was just strange to have her going through my mom's underwear drawer.

Nancy

I put my in the dryer I just make sure the back is hooked...I too buy the cheap bras because it does not take much... I am so small and shrinking all the time.

Ryan,

I never dry my bras in a dryer. I buy bras that last for years if treated right. This is what my mother taught me & I have always air dried them & they last a long time. I just set them flat on top of the dryer while the rest of the clothes dry. That way they get a little warmth to help them along. It goes quickly. They are expensive ($60-$80) each. You want them to last a long time. I do have a few less expensive Victoria Secret bras which I will tumble dry but only for a few minutes.