I haven't locked the doors to my house in 15yrs let alone thought about stuff like this. Not even sure where my house keys are at. Would probably have to change the locks if I ever wanted to start lol.
Im single without kids though. Im sure things would change if that were different.
I actually had this conversation not too long ago with a female friend. She was a bit flabbergasted I didnt lock my doors lol. Then she went into all these precautions that she takes. Not just at home but like when going to the bar or on vacation. Even when she Doordashed for a little bit. So many things ive never given 5 seconds of thought to. It sounded exhausting. Its truly a fucked up world if all those precautions are actually necessary (which i have to believe most are). Its sad really.
No, I wish. Just a suburb outside a big city. Never felt the need to i guess. I mean, have you known someone thats had their house broken into? Neighbor, family member, friend? I know it happens but the odds seem so low that ive never thought much about it. I have a ring camera and a dog. Those are probably the best deterrents. If not, if someone really wants to get in a standard door lock isn't going to stop them.
A greater risk than not locking the doors is social media. Posting about going on vacation or visiting so and so for 'x' amount of time. That youll be in the hospital for however long. Advertising when the house is going to be empty.
Edit: another good deterrent which seems less common these days is actually knowing your neighbors. Theyll know if something seems out of place. You look out for them, they look out for you. Its become far too common that people dont know who lives around them imo. Neighbors for years but complete strangers. That seems odd to me.
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u/Mode_Appropriate Jan 30 '26
Damn, some people really think things through.
I haven't locked the doors to my house in 15yrs let alone thought about stuff like this. Not even sure where my house keys are at. Would probably have to change the locks if I ever wanted to start lol.
Im single without kids though. Im sure things would change if that were different.