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My Husband Disgusts Me

July 6, 2026

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"My Husband Disgusts Me"

A caller named Liz from Mississippi has been married for about ten years. Her husband won't shower for days, won't brush his teeth, won't wash his hands, and wears the same underwear for days in a row. They live in Mississippi, where the humidity alone makes skipping showers a health issue. Their sex life is nonexistent—or only happens on days he showers. She has suffered from recurrent UTIs. She has tried gentle conversations, direct requests, and even asked whether he was assaulted as a teenager. He gives no response. His mother confirms his hygiene was bad as a teenager too. Liz says he is depressed and won't get help. She also has a four-year-old son.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (01:55) **Caller 1: Liz - Husband's Hygiene and Emotional Disconnect** - Liz describes a decade-long marriage where her husband's poor hygiene (not showering, not brushing teeth) has destroyed their sex life and left her feeling unloved.
  • 2 (21:20) **Caller 2: Ray - A Husband Checking Back In** - Ray admits his wife is right: he has been "checked out" of their marriage for years, triggered by a traumatic experience with his sister living with them.
  • 3 (41:36) **Caller 3: Emily - Parenting a Teen Daughter Who is Dating a Girl** - Emily discovered her 15-year-old daughter is in a romantic relationship with a female friend and is seeking advice on boundaries and faith.
  • 4 (62:00) **Host Segment: The "Together" App** - Dr. Delony discusses the "Together" app he created, which focuses on making small, daily "bids" for connection in a marriage.
  • 5 Standout Quotes
  • 6 (14:49) "Fidelity is not just not having sex with somebody. Fidelity is I'm all in and you're all in."
  • 7 (17:15) "You're worth freaking showering for."

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Show Notes

On today’s episode, we hear about:

  • A wife whose husband won’t address his bad hygiene
  • A husband whose wife feels unseen and unheard
  • A mom pondering what to do about her daughter’s girlfriend

 

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