A woman on Reddit says her boyfriend’s hygiene habits are putting a strain on their relationship, but she is unsure how to address the issue. In a post on r/GirlDinnerDiaries, she said he showers once or twice a week and does not consistently look after himself. The post received 2,100 upvotes and 1,000 comments, according to the account provided by The Daily Dot.
The woman acknowledged that her boyfriend faces practical difficulties: he gets home late from work and lives in a house rented from his aunt that still needs renovations. The home has no hot water or washing machine. She said she does not expect perfect hygiene under those circumstances, but is uncertain whether he does not recognize the problem or simply does not care.
She added that his hygiene is affecting their intimacy and asked Reddit users for advice. Some commenters argued that she should not need to remind an adult partner to shower. Others suggested that a decline in personal care can be connected to mental health challenges, while one commenter said laundry might be a more pressing issue than shower frequency.
The Daily Dot noted that it could not independently verify the claims in the post, which are based on the woman’s account on Reddit.
Sources: The Daily Dot.