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March 26, 2026
You be the judge: should my partner keep his ashtrays outside?
Rita wants Martin’s novelty ashtrays to stay in the garden. He likes to give them pride of place on the shelf. Whose argument is a smokescreen? You decide Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror
TL;DR
- Rita, Martin's partner of seven years, is uncomfortable with his smoking habit and the presence of ashtrays in their home.
- Martin smokes three to five menthol cigarettes weekly, exclusively in the garden.
- Martin has developed a collection of novelty ashtrays, which Rita finds increasingly displeasing, especially when they are brought inside.
- Rita believes the ashtrays should remain outside, while Martin considers them decorative items that enhance their living space.
- Martin acknowledges Rita's concern about ash but feels he has made significant compromises regarding his smoking.
- The jury of Guardian readers offers mixed opinions, generally suggesting a compromise that respects both Martin's collection and Rita's comfort.