Things took a turn for the worse for his girlfriend when she was unexpectedly sprayed by a skunk twice while spending time in her backyard.
This 21-year-old man is in a relationship with his 20-year-old girlfriend, who has had a challenging week. To support her, he has committed to spending quality time with her this evening.
Following the incident, she sent him a message detailing the events and mentioned that she was feeling extremely nauseous. She immediately went inside to take a shower in an attempt to wash away the odor, but unfortunately, her efforts seemed to intensify the unpleasant smell.
“She’s currently trying to order various products claimed to offer relief, but in the meantime, she’s experiencing significant discomfort,” he explained.
He tried his hardest to soothe her, but also suggested they might need to postpone their hangout. She quickly dismissed the idea, insisting that she need him “now more than ever.” Later, she follow up to ask if he was still planning to come over to her place.
To be honest, he wasn’t fully supportive of the idea. For starters, he’s never encounter a skunk before. Having recently relocate to a new area, he grew up in a place where skunks weren’t present.
“It sounds really intense, and I read somewhere that it sticks to anything it touches. I’m not sure I want to go if it means I’ll smell for days,” he mention to his girlfriend.
Despite his concerns, she couldn’t fully grasp why he was hesitant and end up feeling frustrate. She also mention that if he didn’t come over that night, they wouldn’t see each other for more than a week.
“I’m the one who has to endure the smell all the time. No matter how bad it seems for you, it’s even worse for me. If it’s really unbearable, try putting some menthol under your nose,” his girlfriend suggest.
He’s feeling conflict right now. While he truly wants to support his girlfriend, he’s struggling with his emotions.
“I don’t want to overestimate my tolerance for such a strong odor, especially when I’m unsure of what to expect,” he express.
He’s now questioning whether it would be inconsiderate to stop visiting his girlfriend’s house after her encounter with the skunk.
Would you offer comfort to your partner in this situation, or is it better to protect yourself from the unpleasant smell?
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