Absolutely love a good soak in a tub deep enough to cover my shoulders and neck. Add a little bubble bath, some candlelight and a nice glass of wine and both arthritis pain and daily stresses just soak away. It is a bit of a stretch to step into, but my husband built an elegant little set of steps for me. BTW, he enjoys the occasional soak, too, and it is large enough to be comfortable for a larger man like him. We used this in the en suite bath for our bedroom. I would not put it in a bath to be used by pre-teen children or the elderly as I think it might be unsafe for those who might fall in getting  in/out or even potentially drown due to the depth of the tub. Mind you,  I love this tub but it might not be for every bathroom.