Picture this: you’re married to the love of your life, but there’s just one tiny problem… you can’t stand the thought of being intimate with them. That’s the dilemma our protagonist finds herself in, as her husband’s dental hygiene (or lack thereof) has become a major turn-off. Between the emotional turmoil of losing her mom and her husband’s alcohol-fueled relapse, this couple has been through the wringer. But can they overcome this latest obstacle and rekindle their love, or is this the final straw that breaks the camel’s back? Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster of a story.
Intimate Relations? No, Thanks!

A Tragic Loss

A Short but Intense Binge

Trust Issues

The Horrors of Dental Decay

Money Matters

No Kisses for You!

Hurting Each Other’s Feelings

Update: Meth is NOT the Issue

Stomach Issues and Teeth

Weakened Teeth and Hygiene

Bulimia Teeth Comparison

Divorce? No Way!

Lost and Confused

Love on the Rocks: A Dental Dilemma
Our protagonist is struggling with her husband’s dental hygiene, which has become a major roadblock to intimacy in their marriage. After her mom’s death, her husband relapsed into alcoholism, and his teeth suffered the consequences. Now, she can’t even bring herself to kiss him. They’ve tried therapy, but the issue remains unresolved. Despite suggestions to use their savings for dental care, he refuses, fearing they might need the money for emergencies. As they live ‘together but alone,’ our protagonist is desperate for a solution that will save their marriage and bring back the love they once shared. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Curious commenter asks about the husband’s teeth deterioration

Curious about the husband’s dental decay, needs more information

Sarcastic reply questions OP’s story and dental hygiene of husband.

Concerned commenter suggests husband’s teeth may indicate deeper issues

Husband’s dental hygiene affecting intimacy? NTA suggests solution

Dental health reminder with free/cheap options

Alcoholic relapse and poor hygiene is a turn-off

Poor dental hygiene and health concerns in intimacy.

Insightful reminder of the husband’s sobriety journey

Dental advice to fix bad breath in a delicate situation

Blaming spouse for relapse and bad teeth not main issue

Questions raised on husband’s teeth and OP’s feelings towards him.

Spouse’s relapse and lack of support causing intimacy struggles.

Spouse refuses to fix alcoholic breath; NTA for avoiding intimacy.

Suggesting a supportive approach to a spouse’s alcoholism struggles

Trust and respect are key for intimacy, hard to regain.

Fix his teeth for better intimacy? Apologize, be honest ♀️

Toothbrush as a symbol of lack of support by partner

Rebuilding trust after betrayal and grief

User challenges validity of wife’s concern over husband’s teeth.

A commenter suggests affordable dental care, and questions if the relationship is worth continuing.

Community member suggests free medical clinic in Appalachia.

Confusion and disbelief about father’s teeth condition after two weeks

A humorous take on the husband’s dental damage.

Dental hygiene advice sparks discussion in comments

Blunt advice on leaving a husband after emotional neglect

Hygiene expectations vs love-seeking partner – incompatibility or therapy?

Trust issues impacting intimacy; partner’s motives questioned

Facing deeper issues but blaming husband’s teeth

Dental damage hints at longer relapse, but behavior improved.

Disbelief and skepticism towards the severity of the situation

Can lack of love cause a relapse?

User urges couple to work through issues instead of giving up

Insensitive comment about marital intimacy and infidelity

Surprising revelation about meth overshadows comment.

Taking care of oral hygiene is crucial for overall health.

Dental hygiene concerns after husband’s alcoholic relapse

Teeth issue a reminder of missed funeral, hygiene and heart.

Trust issues arise after husband’s alcoholic relapse

The importance of oral hygiene in relationships

Importance of dental health in relationships discussed, NTA.

Neglected wife seeks advice on intimacy, suggests dental care for husband.

Importance of dental health in relation to long-term health.

Blaming yourself won’t help. Seek support for addiction management.

Affordable dental care suggestion sparks hope for struggling wife.

Hygiene is important, suggest dental insurance for his teeth.

Saving a marriage with dental ultimatum

Dentist explains the effects of alcohol on oral hygiene ♂️

Bad breath from gum disease causing intimacy issues. OP is NTA.

Dental hygiene becomes the focus instead of the underlying problem

Redditor questions poster’s priorities in addressing alcoholic husband’s dental issues.

Critical comment calls out post’s relevance and intention

A humorous suggestion to connect two struggling partners

Former alcoholic questions validity of vomit damage, offers insight.

Bizarre comment with no relation to the article

Dental bills add up fast, but this seems suspicious

A witty comment about dental hygiene and alcoholism

Debunking fake news about teeth damage in a sobering story

Resourceful tip for affordable dental work

Harsh comment suggests leaving ‘poor man’, no sympathy for wife ♂️

Receiving tough love for lack of accountability in relationships ♂️

Severe dental disease due to alcoholism/meth use can cause malnutrition

Empathize with your husband and seek counseling for your marriage. ❤

Discussion on hygiene and dental health.

Questioning hygiene turns accusatory. YTA accusation seems unfounded.
