This archive report was first published on 6 December 2019.
For many couples, marriage is a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter, and compromise. However, for some, the journey can be a challenging one, especially when one partner has obsessive compulsive tendencies.
Meet Caroline, a woman who suffers from anxiety attacks every time she steps into the bathroom in the morning. Her husband's morning habits are the culprit behind her anxiety, and they include clearing his throat and expelling mucus with 'aberrant violence' that always startles her.
“Of course, the offending stuff has to be expelled in the house, unless you want me to clear the throat and spit on the road…” Caroline's husband says, highlighting the frustration that comes with living with an obsessive compulsive clean freak.
Caroline's love for order and cleanliness is admirable, but her husband's lack of concern for these habits drives her nuts. She has gone to great lengths to try and cure his smelly feet, but to no avail. Her husband's carefree attitude towards cleanliness is a source of frustration for Caroline, who feels that he should make an effort to be more considerate of her feelings.
Despite the challenges they face, the couple's love for each other remains strong. However, Caroline's husband's inability to compromise on his habits has left her feeling frustrated and anxious. As she often asks herself, 'Why did I get myself into this?'
Published on December 6, 2019
