George’s comments ended up affecting Lilly’s mental health.
Receiving hurtful criticism about body odor daily from a loved one can deeply affect a person. Lilly admitted to feeling extremely upset by George’s behavior.

She writes: “I felt like I was going crazy. I was sure I hadn’t smelled bad during our relationship. I didn’t think I smelled bad at the time either, but apparently, my husband did. I’ve always been the type to discreetly check my underarm odor. I consulted a doctor, who confirmed there was no medical problem.”

“It got to the point where I was literally asking my family and friends to smell my underarms and tell me honestly if I smelled bad,” Lilly says. “Everyone told me I didn’t smell bad at all, and one family member even said I smelled too good, like in a cosmetics store.”

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