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AIBU to be turned off by unwashed hands and a small package?

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Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 15:19

I've recently been dating again after a bad experience and long break. I have known this person years and we have chatted quite often so the familiarity is there. 2 things: he has a very small package and the whole thing was just very awkward and it didn't really work. And after a random conversation it turns out that he doesn't wash his hands after going to the toilet (both a wee and poo). I'm really fussy with cleanliness and to me that is very basic hygiene.

AIBU to do a 180 turn on the whole thing? He is trying to make plans to see me this weekend as we speak. My friend says give it another meet up and see as sex is always very awkward at first but it's the hand washing thing aswell.

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TomatoSandwiches · 16/01/2026 19:29

Ask him if he would wipe someone elses pooey bum with tissue and not wash his hands after, even if he didn't get shit on his hand.

NewsOfMidLevelPortent · 16/01/2026 19:32

The hand thing would be enough of a reason to never see someone again. How do you get to adulthood and think that's okay—and then tell people about it? Ugh. Your friend needs higher standards.

menopausalfart · 16/01/2026 19:53

I wonder if shitty fingers stunt growth?

ThatFairy · 16/01/2026 19:58

Can't believe your friends saying you're asexual because of this

Charlize43 · 16/01/2026 23:42

herefortheclicks · 16/01/2026 17:52

you ve got two problems now, his penis, lack of hygiene and a horrible friend, who does not have your best interests at heart. Since she knows now about him and wants to pair you with him, her desire is to see you having less

Do you mean less penis?

MissCooCooMcgoo · 17/01/2026 10:13

shuggles · 16/01/2026 19:10

@MissCooCooMcgoo I do not do tiny penises. I don't care if this makes me "shallow"

This response is always difficult to understand. Given the exhausting and extensive narrative around "dick pics," I thought it was safe to say that most women dislike looking at penises. So why would a man's penis be important in a relationship given that penises are generally considered disgusting?

Penises are not considered disgusting. Unsolicited dick pics are disgusting.

I love my husbands penis.

xSideshowAuntSallyXx · 17/01/2026 10:18

shuggles · 16/01/2026 19:10

@MissCooCooMcgoo I do not do tiny penises. I don't care if this makes me "shallow"

This response is always difficult to understand. Given the exhausting and extensive narrative around "dick pics," I thought it was safe to say that most women dislike looking at penises. So why would a man's penis be important in a relationship given that penises are generally considered disgusting?

There's a massive difference between an unwanted dick pic and a penis. I've been sent unwanted dick pics it's vile. A penis attached to a man I'm in a relationship with is another thing entirely.

MrsJeanLuc · 17/01/2026 11:04

Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 17:10

Please do and report back!

Ok, rather against my better judgement I asked DP.
He said, of course, and surely this is something you learn as a small child.

I asked if he thought there is a male/female difference in attitude to hand washing after going to the toilet, and he said no.

Phew!🤣🤣🤣

shuggles · 17/01/2026 11:56

MissCooCooMcgoo · 17/01/2026 10:13

Penises are not considered disgusting. Unsolicited dick pics are disgusting.

I love my husbands penis.

That was my question...

Greenlandss · 17/01/2026 12:08

I wash my hands after shopping and my children and husband know to do this upon entering the house, particularly after public transport.

I read somewhere about public transport being swabbed and it making the inside of a loo hygienic 🤢🤮.

This image has never left me, hence the big sign WASH inside by back hall, reminding my kids to wash upon entering.

It worked.

Hankunamatata · 17/01/2026 12:15

If the sex isn't doing it for you that alone would be enough for me. I'd want to fancy my partner and jump his bones in the early days

MissCooCooMcgoo · 17/01/2026 13:57

shuggles · 17/01/2026 11:56

That was my question...

You don't understand the difference between receiving a dick pic from someone you don't know or like and the penis of a person you love and fancy?

Replace dick pic with random flasher in the street. Make sense now?

Pricelessadvice · 17/01/2026 14:17

The small penis wouldn’t bother me, but the hand washing thing- yuk!

Tink3rbell30 · 17/01/2026 16:24

MrsJeanLuc · 17/01/2026 11:04

Ok, rather against my better judgement I asked DP.
He said, of course, and surely this is something you learn as a small child.

I asked if he thought there is a male/female difference in attitude to hand washing after going to the toilet, and he said no.

Phew!🤣🤣🤣

Oh phew! 😂 exactly that.. we all learn to wash our hands after using the toilet as children I thought?!

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ForNoisyCat · 17/01/2026 17:42

Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 15:19

I've recently been dating again after a bad experience and long break. I have known this person years and we have chatted quite often so the familiarity is there. 2 things: he has a very small package and the whole thing was just very awkward and it didn't really work. And after a random conversation it turns out that he doesn't wash his hands after going to the toilet (both a wee and poo). I'm really fussy with cleanliness and to me that is very basic hygiene.

AIBU to do a 180 turn on the whole thing? He is trying to make plans to see me this weekend as we speak. My friend says give it another meet up and see as sex is always very awkward at first but it's the hand washing thing aswell.

If it turns you off now in early stages imagine in months or even years down the line. He’ll disgust snd repel you.

disturbia · 17/01/2026 17:44

Not washing his hands is gross..he can't help the small package I guess

LotsofSpots · 17/01/2026 17:44

Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 15:19

I've recently been dating again after a bad experience and long break. I have known this person years and we have chatted quite often so the familiarity is there. 2 things: he has a very small package and the whole thing was just very awkward and it didn't really work. And after a random conversation it turns out that he doesn't wash his hands after going to the toilet (both a wee and poo). I'm really fussy with cleanliness and to me that is very basic hygiene.

AIBU to do a 180 turn on the whole thing? He is trying to make plans to see me this weekend as we speak. My friend says give it another meet up and see as sex is always very awkward at first but it's the hand washing thing aswell.

Yukkkkk. Handwashing would be deal-breaker for me. End it now.

freakingscared · 17/01/2026 17:45

Did you tell him it is vile not to hand wash ? The sex I’m with your friend , try it again as first times might be a bit funny

YourWinter · 17/01/2026 17:46

Filthy men who fail to wash their hands properly are truly disgusting and I would not want any physical contact with them. Just vile.

Nicii · 17/01/2026 17:47

Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 15:19

I've recently been dating again after a bad experience and long break. I have known this person years and we have chatted quite often so the familiarity is there. 2 things: he has a very small package and the whole thing was just very awkward and it didn't really work. And after a random conversation it turns out that he doesn't wash his hands after going to the toilet (both a wee and poo). I'm really fussy with cleanliness and to me that is very basic hygiene.

AIBU to do a 180 turn on the whole thing? He is trying to make plans to see me this weekend as we speak. My friend says give it another meet up and see as sex is always very awkward at first but it's the hand washing thing aswell.

Just stay good friends...hands carry the worst diseases...x

Chasbots · 17/01/2026 17:49

You'll end up with some sort of infection from his dirty hands.

I'm the sort who will eat something off the floor if I drop it but I would draw the line here. Just asked DH and he said he wouldn't date a non-hand washer either.

Tuesdayschild50 · 17/01/2026 17:51

Don't lower your standards..if it makes you feel put off its a no no.
That would really bother me the hand washing and there are men who are small but chunky if you like 🤣 so that's ok but men who are really small it would bother me.
Stay as friends x

BettyBoo000 · 17/01/2026 17:51

Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 15:19

I've recently been dating again after a bad experience and long break. I have known this person years and we have chatted quite often so the familiarity is there. 2 things: he has a very small package and the whole thing was just very awkward and it didn't really work. And after a random conversation it turns out that he doesn't wash his hands after going to the toilet (both a wee and poo). I'm really fussy with cleanliness and to me that is very basic hygiene.

AIBU to do a 180 turn on the whole thing? He is trying to make plans to see me this weekend as we speak. My friend says give it another meet up and see as sex is always very awkward at first but it's the hand washing thing aswell.

Please leave this dirty handed little packaged man. It’s a new year time is precious so are you.

Copperoliverbear · 17/01/2026 17:52

I would run a mile from someone who doesn’t wash their hands that’s disgusting

Daygloboo · 17/01/2026 17:58

Tink3rbell30 · 16/01/2026 15:19

I've recently been dating again after a bad experience and long break. I have known this person years and we have chatted quite often so the familiarity is there. 2 things: he has a very small package and the whole thing was just very awkward and it didn't really work. And after a random conversation it turns out that he doesn't wash his hands after going to the toilet (both a wee and poo). I'm really fussy with cleanliness and to me that is very basic hygiene.

AIBU to do a 180 turn on the whole thing? He is trying to make plans to see me this weekend as we speak. My friend says give it another meet up and see as sex is always very awkward at first but it's the hand washing thing aswell.

It wont work for you. Hands thing. Yuck.