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female
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51-59,
*tarbucks03
writes:I've been dating my boyfriend for 2 1/2 years. We don't live together and only see each other 1 or 2 times a week. One thing that drives me crazy about him is his level of personal hygiene is not up to mine. Especially when it comes to washing hands. He doesn't wash his hands after using the bathroom, before eating, before preparing food, etc. This really grosses me out, and I feel less inclined to initiate intimacy or sex because he'll be touching me with dirty hands. Can someone help me in how I should approach this topic with him? I want to be tactful, yet do want to see a change. Is there a loving way to make him aware of this behavior and how much it is bothering me? Thanks in advance for your responses. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 May 2008): It's best to just go for it honey. If you see him preparing food, you could make a comment like "Ugh, you better have washed your hands atfer _____ earlier!" in a jokey way, but let him know your serious by looking into his eyes.
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female
reader, Laura1318  +, writes (19 May 2008):
 If you want to speak anything to a man ,
best to speak directly and in plain English to him.
Wait for the opportune moments when he is receptive or in a very good mood.
Or when you need to wash your hands, lead him to the sink and wash his hands in a loving way.
Tell him to wash his hands after the washroom , before eating ,before preparing food or before touching you.
For further readings;-
http://laura1318.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/why-you-should-wash-your-hands-thoroughly-with-soap-when-you-leave-the-toilet/
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reader, DoubleM +, writes (19 May 2008):
 Men don't change.
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