My Girlfriend Has Extremely Poor Hygiene, I Pointed It Out, but Her Reaction Caught Me Off Guard

A 24-year-old woman shared on Reddit her concerns about her girlfriend’s poor hygiene, which is straining their two-year relationship. She noticed her 22-year-old partner’s lack of cleanliness on their first date, when her girlfriend handled food without washing her hands and dipped her finger into a jelly jar. The girlfriend rarely washes her hands, even after using the bathroom, showers only twice a week without soap, and picks up dirty

items like abandoned toys. She also frequently gets sick, which the woman attributes to her hygiene habits. Despite gentle attempts to address this, her girlfriend reacts sensitively, recently crying and feeling judged after a

discussion about her frequent illnesses. The woman feels stuck, unsure how to proceed without upsetting her partner further. Reddit users suggested the girlfriend might need therapy or that the issue could be a dealbreaker, citing concerns about long-term compatibility and health risks. The woman seeks advice on handling this delicate situation.