Woman’s Stench Leaves Man Resentful And Revolted, Gets Told He’s The Problem In The Equation

Body odor is one of those things that you learn pretty quickly has to be handled. Smell, as it turns out, is pretty important and if people can’t be in the same room as you, that’s a problem. Thankfully, most of us understand this and assume that the majority of people we might date understand it as well. But, there are always some exceptions.

A man asked the internet if he was wrong to ask his girlfriend to maybe not skip showering for weeks. As it turns out, this was not something she wanted to hear. The man who made the post was kind enough to share some more thoughts and details with us.

Sometimes you really need to ask your partner to change

Woman showering, washing hair under running water; addressing body odor after not showering for days.

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But one couple get into an argument when the man asked his girlfriend to please shower

Text conversation about a woman who showers once a week after gym sessions.

Text about sensitivity and smell concerns after not showering for days.

Text discussing issues with personal hygiene and its impact, mentioning not showering for days.

Text highlights a woman’s refusal to shower despite using the gym sauna twice weekly.

Text image discussing a woman not sweating in the sauna, highlighting issues with personal hygiene.

Woman looking thoughtful, holding a towel to her face, concerned about smelling after not showering for days.

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Text describing a strong smell from a woman who hasn't showered for days.

Text conversation about a woman not accepting she smells, humorous shower suggestion.

Text about a woman lying on the floor, discussing future travel plans with a world map.

Text image discussing someone making an excuse to leave quickly after a short time.

Text expressing a woman's upset reaction when asked about her smell after not showering.

Text discussing relationship issues about communication and personal habits.

Text about a woman declining a shower invitation, referencing personal hygiene issues.

Woman upset about smelling, man consoling her on a bed.

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Text image about a woman being told she smells and should shower more.

Text detailing a woman's reaction to being told she smells after not showering for days.

Text about creating distance and reducing intimacy without showering for days.

Text discussing a woman's habits and perspective on showering frequently.

Text reads, "Our relationship is borderline over because I hurt her, so AITA? What could I have done differently?" Key phrase: Woman Can’t Accept.

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The man got back to us and shared some of his thoughts

Bored Panda got in touch with the netizen who made the post and he was kind enough to answer some of our questions. His post did go viral so we were curious to hear why he thought that happened and how he felt about it. “I think people found it engaging for a few reasons. If it’s a gender to not shower often, people would typically assume it’s mostly men and not women,” he shared.

“And going for such long breaks (1 week) in between is not something the majority of people do, so it would right away be seen as odd. As well as when they don’t realize themselves that what they are doing is considered “disgusting”, it just makes the entire thing worse,” he added. Most of the comments supported this point and some women also shared their perspective.

On that topic, we wanted to hear his thoughts on the discourse his post ended up creating. Some comments I found helpful was that I should’ve been more blunt and honest with her earlier on, and not let it get to this point. Could’ve saved both of us some time by ending the relationship sooner.

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The girlfriend’s reaction was excessive and a red flag

First and foremost, just removing body odor alone is a good enough reason to shower regularly. It’s important to note that this doesn’t necessarily mean showering every single day. One study suggests that this can end up creating dry skin and even weakening our immune system. It needs bacteria and dirt to keep it active.

Similarly, our skin produces oil to make it soft and pliable, which often gets washed away by daily baths or showers. However, this story isn’t about the woman’s skin being dry, it’s about an intolerable smell. Weeks of no showering, particularly when the person attends the gym, is extreme. Most people will shower immediately after one session of physical activity, so skipping it for this long sounds disgusting.

The bigger issue, however, is the fact that the girlfriend immediately escalated the conflict. It’s possible to make mistakes, to be nose-blind or just be misinformed about how often one should clean themselves. But when asked to shower, she turned it into a fight and demanded to know if he wanted to break up. This shows a deep level of insecurity, which, paired with her delusions, are a good reason for him to get out of this relationship. It’s not only toxic in terms of smell but emotionally as well.

Most sided with him and a few wanted more details

User comments discussing hygiene issues when a woman doesn't shower for days.

Reddit comment discussing woman's hygiene issues and potential phobias after not showering for days.

Text discussing a woman not accepting her body odor after not showering for days, with comments on possible depression signs.

Online discussion about a woman feeling sensitive after not showering; comments offer advice on handling the situation.

Reddit comments discussing personal hygiene and confidence issues.

Reddit discussion about a woman's hygiene concerns, mentioning poor hygiene and self-maintenance.

Readers thought the GF was out of line

Reddit comment about a woman smelling after not showering, suggesting blunt honesty about how it affects others.

Text exchange discussing a woman's defensive response to being told about her smell.

Text image discussing addressing personal hygiene with love and concern after not showering, focusing on biology and solutions.

Text discussing challenges of neurodivergent woman with showering and maintaining hygiene.

Text exchange discussing a woman's hygiene and the need for more frequent showers.

User comment criticizing poor personal hygiene in a relationship.

Reddit comment discussing poor hygiene and shower habits.

Reddit comment discussing the importance of showering, mentioning feeling refreshed after a gym session.

Text conversation discussing someone not showering for days, possible depression mentioned.

Reddit comment about a woman unable to accept she smells after not showering, suggesting daily bathing advice.

Some thought everyone was in the wrong

Text comment criticizing someone for not showering after workouts and sauna use.

Comment about woman not accepting body odor after not showering.

User comment addressing poor hygiene after no showering for days.

Online comment discussing communication about body odor and infrequent showering.

Later, he shared a sizable update

Man appears concerned, standing by a woman in a jacket, touching his face.

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Text message about relationship ending over not showering issue.

Text about unresolved trauma affecting a woman.

Text about a woman's reaction to being confronted about her smell after not showering for days.

Text describing conflict over hygiene, with emphasis on smelling after not showering for days.

Text about a woman concerned she'll lose her boyfriend to girlfriends.

A woman and man having a serious discussion on a couch, illustrating tension about personal hygiene.

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Text on a white background discussing validation and friendships over the years.

Text discussing feeling used and contemplating future with someone.

Text about a breakup, mentioning issues with relationship dynamics and perceived superiority.

Text image discussing woman's lack of appreciation and relationship issues.

Text on a white background highlighting a personal reflection about relationships.

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