We’ve all had our fair share of morning routine clashes with our partners, right? Meet our hero, a light sleeper, whose mornings are filled with more than just sunshine and coffee. His girlfriend’s love for perfume and deodorant in the early morning is turning his dreams into nightmares. Let’s dive into this aromatic tale of conflict and compromise.
The Early Bird Gets the Worm, and the Worm Can’t Sleep

Morning Chats and Scented Attacks ️

A Plea for Peace, Met with Resistance

Three Months Later, No Progress

The Battle of the Article

The Couch Becomes a Refuge ️

A Reluctant Compromise

A Soothing Bath and a Brunch Date

A Lingering Guilt

To Sleep or Not to Sleep: That is the Question
Our sleep-deprived hero is caught in a dilemma. His girlfriend’s morning routine of applying perfume and deodorant in the bedroom is wreaking havoc on his sleep cycle. Despite his pleas, she insists on sticking to her routine, claiming he’ll get used to it. After three months of olfactory onslaught, he’s had enough and decides to sleep on the couch. This leads to a reluctant compromise from her, but the guilt is eating him up. He tries to make up for it with a bubble bath and a brunch date, but the question remains – was he wrong to ask her to stop? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this aromatic predicament.
NTA: Compromise on scents in the bedroom for a good sleep

NTA, but your girlfriend is a massive AH, and I’m not sure why you’re doing nice things for her when she won’t do the bare minimum for you?

NTA. It’s a that she’s not willing to compromise.

Validating smells vs. validating feelings: NTA for setting boundaries

NTA. Girlfriend dismisses sleep concerns, should apply scent elsewhere.

Morning routine drama: NTA vs. She’s the whole ass

NTA. Commenter relates to a funny work story about weather predictions.

NTA. Girlfriend’s strong scent disrupts sleep, refuses compromise. Self-centered relationship.

NTA. Inconsiderate girlfriend and petty issues. Time to move on?

NTA. Smelly bedroom vs. forehead kisses. Who’s the real winner?

NTA but seriously, is she on the spectrum?

Don’t cross an ocean for someone who won’t cross a puddle for you. NTA

Compromise is key! NTA for asking for a change.

NTA. Partner’s refusal to compromise shows lack of maturity. Run!

NTA. Partner’s request to stop is reasonable. You’re in the right.
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Stop spoiling her! A man’s struggle with his girlfriend’s routine.

NTA: Girlfriend’s morning routine causing unnecessary conflict. Easy compromise needed.

Girlfriend dismisses article, refuses to compromise on morning routine. NTA
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Is your girlfriend Amber Heard?

NTA, but your girlfriend is inconsiderate and dismissive.

Partner’s fixation on scent causes tension. AH or NAH?

Breathing struggles with partner’s scent: NTA, considerate communication is key!

NTA: Drama over a simple request? Let’s keep things chill

Perfume problem: Girlfriend’s stubbornness makes her the a**hole

Partner stopped spraying deodorant after I asked, but secretly continued.
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Is his girlfriend being selfish? NTA, but be careful!

NTA: Stand your ground and demand an apology from her

NTA. Trying to find solutions, but she’s gaslighting you.

NTA – Your request is totally reasonable!

A little request causing a big upset. NTA wins!

NTA. Communication is key to resolving this scent-sitive situation

Morning routine struggles: NTA wife’s perfume vs husband’s preferences

NTA. Husband prefers wife to apply fragrance in the bathroom.
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NTA: Compromise by spraying perfume in the kitchen or car

NTA – Standing up for yourself in a smelly situation

NTA- Girlfriend’s morning routine: compromise or AH behavior?

NTA. Compromising for sleep is crucial. Sounds controlling.

NTA: Girlfriend’s overreaction to a simple request

NTA: A considerate husband makes compromises for a good night’s sleep

GF refuses to apply perfume outside, disrespects request. NTA.

NTA. Girlfriend’s selfishness and pouting over basic courtesy

NTA vs GF: A scent struggle turned gaslighting and manipulation.

NTA: A reasonable request for a peaceful morning routine

NTA. Gaslighting? Science? This dude’s girlfriend needs a reality check!

Does your gf even like you? NTA

NTA. Compromise needed. Bathroom or car application could work.

The power of scents: even dogs can wake the dead!

Relationship struggles: compromise or walk away?

Considerate NTA showering with unscented products for foster sister

Prioritizing sleep over partner’s routine: NTA, but communicate better

“NTA. Logical reason, immature GF. Don’t waste time & resources.”

Compromise is key. Don’t ignore red flags in relationships.

NTA but your girlfriend is! Consider the bigger picture

NTA: A smelly situation with a simple solution!

NTA, just clarify if it’s outside the bedroom or apartment.

NTA. Compromise needed. She can apply perfume in another room
