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They\u2019d been married a year and a half before she noticed his hygiene habits. At first, conflicting work schedules kept her from seeing his routine. But once she started working from home, she realized\u2014he only showered once a week. He didn\u2019t smell and changed clothes daily, so she let it slide.<\/p>\n
Things changed when he got a sweaty, physically demanding job. Still, he refused to shower. She finally addressed it during her pregnancy, asking him to shower three times a week for her comfort and the baby\u2019s health. He agreed, and during that time, he was supportive and caring.<\/p>\n
But after the baby was born, he slipped back into old habits\u2014coming home dirty, skipping showers, and picking up their newborn. She worried about germs and his growing body odor. One night, overwhelmed, she snapped and called him \u201cgross.\u201d He was shocked\u2014and denied ever agreeing to change. She reminded him of their talk, but he insisted it never happened and left her crying with the baby.<\/p>\n
Later, she learned he\u2019d been cleaning himself with alcohol instead of showering\u2014his version of compromise. They both apologized. When she asked why he avoided showers, his answer stunned her: \u201cI don\u2019t want to wash off my manliness.\u201d<\/p>\n
Now, she\u2019s more direct, demanding at least three showers a week. But he still brushes it off, blaming exhaustion. It all came to a head when she saw his shirt covered in dirt and dead skin. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just about smell,\u201d she told him. \u201cIt\u2019s a health issue.\u201d He still dismissed her\u2014and went to bed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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