Marriage requires compromise, but I never imagined I’d be negotiating shower schedules. My husband firmly believes weekly washing is sufficient, despite working construction five days a week.
For over a year, I bit my tongue. He changed clothes daily and didn’t smell… at first. But when he switched to day shifts, the problem became impossible to ignore. Coming home covered in dirt and sweat, he’d go straight to bed without showering.
During my pregnancy, I reached my limit. Between morning sickness and worries about our baby’s health, I begged him to shower at least three times weekly. He seemed to agree, but later claimed I’d imagined the whole conversation.
His solution? Rubbing alcohol instead of proper showers. When pressed, he admitted an odd fear of washing away his masculinity. Now I’m stuck between disgust and guilt – am I being too demanding, or is basic hygiene a reasonable request?
