Wife’s Shocking Hygiene Habits Push Husband to the Edge

Being cooped up at home during the pandemic has affected us all in different ways. For one couple, the change in routine has led to a significant drop in personal hygiene, causing tension in their relationship. The husband, who has been trying to maintain his grooming habits, is at his wit’s end with his wife’s lack of cleanliness. Let’s dive into their story.

A Happy Marriage Until…

Pandemic Changes

Wife’s Hygiene Takes a Hit

Noticing the Changes

A Drastic Transformation

Pre-Pandemic Memories

Addressing the Issue

Seeking Answers

The Breaking Point

Time for a Talk

Wife’s Reaction

The Ultimatum

Tears and Silence

No Apologies

A Stinky Situation: Who’s in the Wrong?

After noticing his wife’s hygiene habits taking a nosedive during the pandemic, our concerned husband tried to address the issue. However, his wife didn’t take kindly to his concerns, insisting it’s her body and her choice. Frustrated and desperate for change, the husband gave her an ultimatum: clean up or sleep on the couch. Now, with their relationship on the rocks, he’s left wondering if he’s in the wrong. Let’s see what people think about this smelly situation…

Hygiene is important, but dictating sleeping arrangements is ESH.

A compassionate response suggesting therapy for wife’s hygiene issues

NTA. Concerned about wife’s hygiene, but willing to talk it out.

NAH for being put off by spouse’s smell, but YA for approach.

Couple admits to showering only 1-2 times a week at home ‍♂️, but don’t smell each other.

ESH but OP is judgmental about wife’s hygiene and appearance

Suggesting alternative solutions to hygiene issue, YTA judgement challenged.

NTA for wanting basic hygiene, but be careful not to push for more.

NTA for being concerned about wife’s hygiene during pandemic

Suggesting communication before kicking out spouse

Valid concerns, but could wife be struggling with depression?

Encouraging comment about hygiene with relatable humor

ESH. Lack of communication and extreme actions worsen hygiene issue.

Don’t kick your spouse out of bed over hygiene habits

ESH couple’s hygiene issues resolved with better communication

Hygiene is important for comfort and health, NTA for requesting it

Divorce body hair issue from hygiene. Help with care. NTA.

Suggests showering with wife instead of banishing her to couch

Husband complains about wife’s hygiene and body hair. Both suck.

User accuses OP of being more concerned about wife’s appearance. YTA.

Approach to wife’s hygiene issue criticized, possible depression discussed.

Husband’s approach to wife’s hygiene: YTA for lack of communication

Embracing body hair, but hygiene is still important. Kind reminder.

Depression may be the cause. Communication is key.

A diplomatic approach is needed. Apologize and discuss together.

ESH but communication is key in a marriage . Approach with kindness.

Partner’s hygiene causing issues, but YTA for demanding action immediately.

Possible underlying issues causing wife’s hygiene problem. Concern for both.

Calling someone depressed and suggesting a gentle approach.

Red flags for depression, pandemic makes it hard. YTA approach wrong.

Recognizing depression in a partner’s hygiene habits
NAH

Support your partner through depression and medication shortages.

Possible signs of depression, NAH/YTA, need for boundaries

Hygiene habits debate sparks self-doubt and insecurity

Empathetic response to hygiene and mental health struggles during pandemic

Hygiene advice and understanding for NTA husband dealing with wife’s depression.

Showering together in the dark can be a comforting solution

Understanding spouse’s hygiene struggles during COVID-19.

NTA suggests seeking medical help for wife’s hygiene issue.

NAH. Wife’s hygiene bothers husband, but he respects her autonomy.

Suggests therapy and self-care for wife’s hygiene issues.

Suggesting depression and therapy as a solution

Hygiene habits pre-pandemic? NTA, but it’s a deal-breaker

NAH due to possible depression, soft YTA for telling her to leave

Struggling with spouse’s hygiene, afraid to confront.

Encouraging response to NTA’s concern about wife’s hygiene habits . Suggests seeking professional help and involving parents.

Understanding depression and hygiene: a delicate conversation

Hygiene habits cause concern, NTA for wanting change.

Empathetic reply to hygiene struggle during lockdown. NTA.

Spouse’s poor hygiene causing marital issues. NTA for concern.

Spouse’s hygiene change may indicate depression. Approach with care

Importance of basic hygiene and communication in relationships

NTA for addressing hygiene but small YTA for delivery

Suggesting fun outdoor activities to combat pandemic monotony

Hygiene is important, but everyone has the right to choose. NTA

Empathy and understanding are key to a healthy relationship

Redditors debate mental health vs. occasional funk in comments

Using humor to address hygiene issues is a cute approach

Advice on how to approach hygiene concerns with compassion ❤️

Hygiene habits cause marital strife. NTA for confronting spouse.

When hygiene becomes a dealbreaker

Husband not at fault for wife’s hygiene, but couch smells bad

Suggests a better approach for addressing wife’s hygiene, polite but firm

Encouraging advice to seek medical help for spouse’s hygiene issues ‍

NTA, but communication is key. Hygiene is important

Concerned commenter suggests therapy for wife’s hygiene habits.

Partner’s poor hygiene due to mental illness causing strain on relationship

Depression can affect hygiene habits, seek help and support

Encouraging NTA comment suggests therapy and exercise for depressed wife

Daily hygiene is a must, bidet seats are a game-changer

Hygiene is key, NTA for wanting a fresh bed

Suggests showering together in the dark to help partner cope

Spouse’s poor hygiene raises concerns about depression

Gentle NTA comment suggests hygiene tips for wife’s benefit

Hygiene standards during COVID: NTA for wanting, but couch threat rude