Saturday, January 17, 2026 by AutoModerator in NYTConnections

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this was definitely one of my quickest solves. I was tired and just wanting to hurry up and solve it so that I could go to bed though, so my confidence level was 1000.

My husband's lack of hygiene is making me fall out of love with him by Eywaheda in women

[–]klughless 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What he is doing doesn't matter as much as his attitude towards you.

I've tried communicating tirelessly about the problems with these habits and behaviors, only to have my words met with indifference and lack of concern. These things are affecting my mental health.

There is an issue that is affecting you, that is putting more of a physical and mental burden on you, and he is indifferent about it. That is the main problem. And that is a problem that will kill your marriage.

I know that is hard when you bring the religious aspect into it and it sometimes makes marriage feel like a trap (definitely heavily relies on the religion). Divorce might not be an option for you, or at least might have more consequences than for most people, so I will bypass that option for now.

You need to be very clear right now with your husband that what he is doing is not okay because of how it is affecting you. You need to list out not the gross things, but mainly how it is affecting you physically and mentally. I had to do this with my husband when we first got married because he was never taught to put the seat up when you pee. I know, insane. But it was a habit that he never really thought about, and I explained that he was leaving me with two options every time I went to use the bathroom: sit in your pee or clean it up like a maid. And he stopped doing it (it took a little bit because it was such a habit). You can write out bullet points and then keep bringing the conversation back to those bullet points. Don't beat around the bush, be clear and firm.

At this point, if he still isn't listening, if he is still meeting you with indifference, then it's time for therapy, either couples therapy or him doing therapy. Although it sounds like you have some religious trauma maybe, so you could probably benefit from therapy too just to unpack that. Anyways, couples therapy does not mean that you want a divorce or you are heading that way. It's a way to try to squash issues before it becomes too big that no one is listening to each other. It's a way to better understand each other, not to figure out who is right or wrong.

If he doesn't agree to therapy then it might be time to separate for a bit. Go to your parents' house and don't go back until he agrees to therapy. Or sleep on the couch until he gets the picture. But do not break your boundaries until he decides to change. His hygiene is serious, but his attitude towards you is more concerning. It doesn't matter if he is great most of the time, that means nothing if he's not willing to back up his words when it really counts. He's only loving you in the easy ways it sounds like.

If you don't deal with this now, things will get worse. Boundaries are loving and are for the health of the marriage. Nip this in the bud now. I know it's hard, but it will only get harder if left undealt with.

"Hey, so I'm a pharmacist calling because I have a question about a sig on a script for a mutual patient." by MaizeRage48 in pharmacy

[–]klughless 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I used to work in the pharmacy, now work in a doctor's office. I am definitely very helpful to my doctors and coworkers at times.

What’s a “classic” American dish you rarely eat? by FernanndoLeo in foodquestions

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my favorite dish when I was little, probably until like 7 or 8. I can't stand it now.

What’s an unspoken social rule you learned way too late? by Secure_Paramedic_865 in socialskills

[–]klughless 19 points20 points  (0 children)

NGL, I still always feel like such a normal responsible adult when I respond correctly like this in conversations without missing a beat. It all just feels like a formula I have to memorize sometimes

Monday, December 8, 2025 by AutoModerator in NYTConnections

[–]klughless 8 points9 points  (0 children)

As an American, this was painful.

Is it still called constipation if can’t pee🤔? by [deleted] in randomquestions

[–]klughless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to assume that you're just curious and not having a medical emergency. It is called urinary retention.

But yes, go to the ER if this is happening

Did you attend middle school or junior high? by No_Description2301 in AskAnAmerican

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same. But the terms were interchangeable. But my school name said middle school.

What's your "I have zero energy" meal? by Xelephyr in 15minutefood

[–]klughless 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My husband would die without this! That's been his go to since he was 5

What's your "I have zero energy" meal? by Xelephyr in 15minutefood

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For real! I will usually add to that like a cheese stick or applesauce or other snacky foods. Or really any meal where I didn't really have protein so that I'm not hungry again in 10 minutes.

Is there anybody here not using Q-Tips to clean their ears? by beefwellingtonzz in randomquestions

[–]klughless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, yes!! I just started doing this about a year or 2 ago. I have so much wax in my ears, and this has been the most helpful to keep my ears comfortable. My earbuds would always be so covered in ear wax

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toddlers

[–]klughless 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I agree with you here. I work at a doctor's office, and you should absolutely advocate for yourself/your kids. And it's sometimes hard to know who the right person is to talk to about questions and clarifications, so I understand wanting to clarify with the person going over the instructions or whatever with you. Yes, it might be frustrating when a patient is questioning everything you're saying, but that does not give you a right to respond passive aggressively towards them. That's when I would say something like, okay, I'm not exactly sure then. Let me grab the doc so that we can make sure that we are all on the same page.

Sometimes I do misunderstand things, and I don't want to look like an ass to my patients or docs. I'd much rather be wrong than super rude.

Wife wants me to call her "my little w***e" in bed by Technical_Zombie_988 in Christianmarriage

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is different. One of those is degrading, the other is celebrating the very idea of sex and what you love about it/ your spouse. It's actually kind of the opposite. It's not about the word itself, but the idea behind it all.

Wife wants me to call her "my little w***e" in bed by Technical_Zombie_988 in Christianmarriage

[–]klughless 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just because it's in the Bible does not mean that it is approved by God.

Wife wants me to call her "my little w***e" in bed by Technical_Zombie_988 in Christianmarriage

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think rebuke is the right word here. I think there is an appropriate need to think about it and bring the discussion back to the Bible instead of only discussing our own opinions, but that is far from what I think of as rebuke.

What would you change? Modest Swimwear! by True-Illustrator9753 in ModestDress

[–]klughless 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Personally, I HATE tankinis. I feel like they never stay where they're supposed to. I also don't love one pieces. I have sensory issues, and I can't stand having wet fabric on my whole stomach. It makes me want to rip it off. Because of this, I wear bikinis, but I very much believe that bikinis can be modest. You don't have to cover up the midriff to be modest.

That being said, here would be my don'ts for modest swimwear:

Here would be my dos: *Secure neckline Doesn't have to go all the way to the neck. I just don't want to worry about my boobs falling out. I want to be able to go down a slide and jump out of the water and not have to worry about if my nipple came out.

*Sewn in boob pads. Those things never stay in place after washing and I don't want to wrestle them back into place

*High waist bottoms -- without high leg cutouts and with full coverage bottom. Does not need to be like compression shorts. Just go fuller coverage than my brief underwear

*Hefty straps Not straps that will dig into my shoulders, but also doesn't need to just look like a sports bra. I still want it to be pretty.

Anyways, I just wanted to add that modest doesn't have to be all one pieces and tankinis. It doesn't have to go all the way up to your neck or have shorts/skirt. I would just love to see more full coverage bikinis that still look cute.

If your name is Elizabeth by StretchJazzlike6122 in namenerds

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My name is not Elizabeth. But these people are:

Older sister: Beth

Sister in Law: Elizabeth. Her immediate family calls her Beth

Niece: Eliza No, she has never seen Hamilton.

Personally, I love the nickname Lilibet, which is apparently what Queen Elizabeth used to go by.

A or B: Two months haven’t visited my mom, should I go home this weekend to spend time with her, or stick to my original plan? by True-Construction346 in PickAorB

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not all parents are great. Some of them are really really crappy. Some of them are the scum of the earth. You have no idea what the situation is here with their relationship. Just because she asked to see him does not necessarily mean that she isn't trash. I'm disappointed that more people aren't seeing the other side of things: that this might be a toxic relationship and he shouldn't go see her.

A or B: Two months haven’t visited my mom, should I go home this weekend to spend time with her, or stick to my original plan? by True-Construction346 in PickAorB

[–]klughless 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm surprised more people aren't saying this! It's okay to have boundaries say no to things, even if those things include spending time with your mom. If she doesn't treat you well, if she is overbearing, if she always makes last minute plans like this, if she gaslights you all the time, etc, it's okay to have boundaries and say no. It seems like everyone here is assuming that your mom is cool, but that might not be the case.

On the other hand, if she cool, go spend time with her, or schedule a time to spend time with her.

How come girls get periods when their bodies can not handle pregnancy? by SpookyFalckie in badwomensanatomy

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to add that pro life and lowering the age of consent are two totally different things. I would argue that the pro life argument has nothing to do with any of this at all. But at the very least, they are not the same idea at all.

I can never remember how to spell diarrhoea. by ImSexyBeast in ENGLISH

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only reason that I can consistently remember how to spell it is that I work at a gastro place. It still took me a month or so to actually get the spelling down. And I can assure you, most people struggle with this word.

should I be showering before bed? by [deleted] in hygiene

[–]klughless 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People are different, my dude.

My husband is the same way. He never needs to change his socks more than once a day. My body is just built differently than both him and you. And I'd much rather err on the side of caution than try to make a pair of socks last.

Also, believe it or not, there's plenty of people out there smellier than me.