I swear, every time I visit my brother's place, there's this one window in his living room that's been cracked for months now. It's not like shattered or anything dramatic, just this long crack running from corner to corner. He keeps saying it's "no big deal," but honestly it bugs me every time I'm there. Like, isn't that dangerous? I mean, even if it doesn't fall apart right away, couldn't it weaken over time and suddenly break when someone's nearby? Or maybe I'm just paranoid...
Plus, it looks awful. Like dude, you're an adult—fix your window already. But nope, he insists it's fine and "adds character" (whatever that means). Anyone else have someone in their life who just ignores stuff like this until it becomes a bigger issue? Or am I the only one getting irrationally irritated by cracked windows staring at me all day?
I get why it bugs you, but honestly, a single crack like that isn't usually as dangerous as it seems. Glass in windows is typically tempered or laminated, meaning even if it breaks further, it's unlikely to shatter dramatically or hurt someone nearby. Of course, there's always a small risk—but probably not enough to stress over every time you're there.
That said, the "adds character" thing made me laugh... sounds like he's just procrastinating. But hey, maybe he's onto something? I've seen people intentionally keep imperfections around their homes because they genuinely like the lived-in vibe. Not my style personally, but I guess I can see the appeal.
Still, if it's bothering you that much visually, maybe suggest he at least put some clear safety film over it? That way he keeps his "character," and you get peace of mind. Win-win?