A husband has stirred up a fiery debate online after revealing why he refuses to share a bed with his wife. His reason? She won’t shower after coming home from her job as a gynecologist.
Taking to a Reddit forum, the man explained that while he deeply respects his wife’s demanding work at the hospital, he just can’t get past the idea of her hopping into bed without washing off the day.
“She wears gloves and takes precautions to avoid contamination,” he acknowledged. But even with all those safeguards, he admitted, “I still feel uneasy about the potential exposure to bodily fluids. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask her to take a quick shower before bed.”
When his wife refused, the man decided to make the couch his new sleeping spot.
His confession sparked a heated conversation online. Some sided with the husband, agreeing that a quick shower isn’t much to ask.
“There’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting her to shower after work,” one commenter said. “If she refuses, she can’t complain about you sleeping on the couch.”
Another shared their own family experience, writing, “I have multiple physicians in my family, and they all shower at the hospital before leaving. They don’t want their cars, let alone their homes, getting dirty.”
But not everyone saw it his way. One person fired back: “She wears gloves, masks, scrubs, shoe covers—what exactly do you think is exposed? Do you think she’s delivering babies naked? She’s a doctor and would know if there were actual risks.”
Another added, “Apart from body odor, she’s fine. Hygiene protocols are part of her job.”
The debate raises an interesting question: how far should couples go to accommodate each other’s quirks and boundaries? While the husband has a right to feel comfortable, some argue that his concerns might be more about perception than reality.
What’s your take? Should the wife shower to keep the peace, or is the husband overreacting? Let us know in the comments—and don’t forget to share this story with your friends to see what they think!
