It’s unsettling to learn that someone we love has a bad habit, especially if it’s our significant other.
We’ve compiled a list of the nastiest things people have revealed to the internet about their romantic partners.
When I walked into the room, my ex-boyfriend was sitting on the bed biting his long toenails with his foot up to his lips. By then we had been dating for three years and were now living together.
Not to make fun of him or anything, but how did anyone figure out that this is an appropriate technique for long nails? © Reddit / today
I once spent a weekend with my ex-boyfriend when I was seventeen. It was my first weekend at his residence. He was always well-groomed and fragrant.
In the evening he took me to his bedroom so I could sleep on his bed. Brown leaves were used. At least ten years have passed since they were cleaned or replaced. I entered because I had nowhere else to go. The stench was terrible.
He shared a home with his parents. Then I left him. I texted him and reminded him to wash his sheets. © Reddit / Logical-Hovercraft83
When I was seventeen, something happened to my high school girlfriend.
Used tampons were piled high in the bottom drawer of her toilet. Embarrassed, she admitted that she liked the way it smelled when I pointed this out and asked why a trash can—or even a regular resealable bag—wasn’t a viable alternative.
I gave up © Reddit / Metaphysical-Alchemy.
I once dated this guy whose belly button was unbelievably ugly and crunchy. Other than that he was clean.
He would take his dog to me. The dog was dirty and old. Each time the man and the dog left, a smelly yeast-like residue was left behind.
Until he returned one day without the dog, I assumed it was the dog that was the source of the stench. From the button in the belly. © Reddit/rubber gloves
I once felt unnatural pressure under my ex’s desk. When I looked under there was tape over it. He left me guessing when I asked why it was so gross. Yes! It was piled up snot! © Reddit/TRVNSPVRVNCY
I dated someone for seven weeks. He worked hard for me, I suppose when I first spent the night and prepared himself beforehand. But on the third occasion, he lost interest and went back to picking his nose and rubbing it against the wall next to his bed in the middle of the night. They just piled up on the wall because he never cleaned them. © Reddit/Ashitaka1013
My handsome 35-year-old ex never brushed his teeth before bed.
Not once in the three months we’ve been together.
He spent the weekend at my house and didn’t let me know for two days that he had forgotten his toothbrush. When I told him I bought him another toothbrush, he replied, “That’s good, I wanted to use yours.” © Reddit / Alnicx
I was in a relationship with a man who picked his nose and then wiped it on his t-shirt. As soon as I watched him do it, he denied it, even though I was pointing directly at the ugly shirt.
Well, now he is married with a child. © gwart_ / Reddit
My ex-boyfriend would inexplicably leave his wet socks on his side of the bed and I would occasionally hear him making strange noises while sleeping. I refrained from confronting him because I didn’t want to upset him.
When I woke up suddenly one night, I was shocked to discover a disturbing connection between two strange events: he blew his nose into his hands and then wiped them with his sock. If I had known, I would have just moved the tissue box to his bed instead of mine.
My roommate invited her new boyfriend over for dinner. It looked quite pleasant, but we felt it.
We ignored it out of politeness, but in the end, it was too much.
After he was gone, I went into the guest bathroom and was shocked to see a plastic bag filled with what looked like raw, decomposing meat floating in a pool of smelly liquid hidden among the trash. It smelled awful.
Frightened, I brought it up to my roommate.
She hesitantly replied, her face turning white, that they had visited the butcher shop that day and he had insisted on taking some “special cuts” as a present.
We were both sick and confused, but she had no idea how the bag had gotten into the trash can next to the toilet or why he had put it there.
There are a million embarrassing scenarios we can encounter. The selected stories in this post will undoubtedly make you nervous and uncomfortable.
Learning about the annoying habits of someone we care about can be upsetting and even disheartening. The stories shared here illustrate the range of unpredictable and downright repulsive behavior that many have encountered in their romantic relationships.
From unsanitary personal grooming habits to bizarre life situations, these anecdotes highlight how easily love can be overshadowed by an unpleasant reality.
While some of these experiences may seem trivial, they underscore the importance of personal hygiene and cleanliness in any partnership. Couples must communicate openly about their preferences and disagreements so that both partners feel comfortable and respected. The shock and revulsion expressed in these stories serve as a reminder that love often requires navigating the less glamorous aspects of human nature.
Ultimately, these stories illustrate that every relationship comes with its own set of challenges, and sometimes those challenges come in unexpected places. While these stories may be cringe-worthy, they also reveal the shared human experience of dealing with imperfections—both in ourselves and those we love.
As we navigate our relationships, embracing open communication and empathy can help us manage these idiosyncrasies and foster deeper connections