Dating : 30F wondering about the reality of B.O. in relationships
I’ve been single for a very long time but in the last year, I got into a serious relationship and now we are looking to move in together.
The thing that I’m worried about though is the reality of being around each other and smelling each other’s everyday smells… For example, I’ve never been around him after a workout or when I’ve been working in the garden all day. Usually when he seems me, I’m freshly showered and all scented up. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t have chronic body odor but I am a little bit riper than average after vigorous activity…so I’m worried about him smelling me and me even being surprised by the new smells I’ll encounter while living with him.
I’m curious to hear people’s experiences when they first move in with a partner and how you dealt with new smells. More specifically if it bothered you, how did you bring it up gently?
People in love tend to like each other’s natural smells. If you can’t be yourself, or smell like yourself after a workout, what makes you think you can deal with the tougher challenges of cohabitation?
Looks like you guys need to get gross together.
I’m kinda weird about my BF’s BO. There are times I stick my nose right up his armpits and get a whiff. I LOVE his natural smell.
It’s different when it comes to smells from the ole poop shoot though, but we happily fart in front of each other and spray Febreeze if it gets too bad.
Girls I find attractive tend to smell really good when they get sweaty. Love natural perfume.
We are all humans. Sometimes we smell bad. But…if you care about someone, those distinct smells of someone you care about only turn you on the more you get to know them.
Sounds like a smelly situation. Either you break down and buy better deodorant shower more, or you smell bad… or break up if it’s really a concern.