Recently, a woman (OP) went to the r/relationships subreddit to share her tough relationship situation where she doesn't know what to do to seek advice from the online community.
In the post, the woman shared that she is in a long-distance relationship. Initially, she found that the guy didn't have any red flags and was really okay. However, she faced a surprising reality when visiting him.
After she stayed with him, his brother, and his three dogs, she discovered a messy living situation that tested her cleanliness standards.
Now the woman is considering whether she should break up. Scroll down to check it out right now!
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Here's the OP's story:
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OP has been dating a guy long-distance with monthly visits
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When staying at the guy's house with his brother, the OP noticed a messy and dirty living environment, suspecting the dad might have a hoarding issue
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On the second day, the OP noticed the dogs in the house don't get walked, leading to messes inside
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A terrible smell in the laundry area is believed to be dog vomit. So the OP asked the guy to clean it before friends came over, but he attempted to mask it with cantaloupe incense
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The guy said to the OP that in the future there would be no pets
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OP is contemplating ending the relationship despite the guy being great in other aspects
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Commenters express skepticism about the guy's behavior, with some predicting potential future issues
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Commenter expresses concerns about potential animal abuse and the lack of effort in addressing the living situation
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This Redditor shares similarities with the OP's situation
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Redditor strongly advises the OP to break up
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Commenter advises the OP to leave the relationship
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Have you ever faced a situation where a partner's living conditions surprised you? How did you navigate it, and what advice would you offer the OP in this story? Share your thoughts and similar experiences in the comments below!