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Some people never grow up, do they?

And yes, I said 60, as in old enough to know better.

But alas, common sense and maturity were evidently taking the day off.

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Especially for thefamilymember in question, Uncle Hygiene, whos also the OPs housemate.

He complied, they laughed, and all was well in the land of hand soap.

The very horrified OP ran to change, because, well, ew.

Man in red shirt joyfully hugging a woman in a room with gifts on the table, highlighting playful behavior.

After collecting herself, she confronted him about how completely inappropriate his behavior was.

Uncle Hygiene begrudgingly apologized but acted like the OP was being dramatic.

And, unlike simple preferences or habits, OCD is distressing and disruptive.

Text discussing a family disagreement involving an adult purposely triggering OCD.

We wanted to know how OCD impacts someones daily life.

We asked Dr. Weiner why some people struggle to take mental health conditions like OCD seriously.

Movies and TV shows often depict OCD in an exaggerated or humorous light, reducing its severity.

Text describing a personal story of OCD diagnosis and therapy progress.

We wanted to know what impact dismissive or mocking behavior from family members can have on someone with OCD.

Mockery can also discourage individuals from seeking therapy or medication, prolonging their suffering.

Check out the results:

Text discussing OCD contamination concerns and relationship challenges.

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Text about a man not washing hands, causing distress to a woman with OCD.

Text about giving a hard time to a grown man and joking about hand washing, related to OCD sensitivity.

Text discussing a grown man not washing hands, troubling a woman with OCD.

Text describing a man rubbing unwashed hands on a woman with OCD.

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Text discussing an immature man not washing hands after restroom use, causing distress to a woman with OCD.

Text excerpt about a man reluctantly apologizing and feeling lectured.

Text about OCD triggers and hand washing discussed between two people.

Text reads, “AITA for lecturing him about doing something he knew would be upsetting?” related to behavior issues with OCD.

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Online discussion of OCD sufferer sharing experience with a partner’s unhygienic habits, highlighting the impact on mental health.

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Reddit comment about a grown man with unwashed hands rubbing them on a woman, highlighting unacceptable behavior.

Reddit comment about a grown man acting like a child, discussing a strong reaction to OCD-related insensitivity.

Reddit comment criticizing a man’s gross behavior towards a woman with OCD.

Reddit comment criticizing behavior towards a woman with OCD, calling it rude and gross.

Comment criticizing a man for unhygienic behavior toward a woman with OCD, highlighting the act as disgusting.

User comment criticizing childish behavior towards someone with OCD.

Comment on hygiene, emphasizing handwashing after getting dirty or using the bathroom.

Reddit comment saying, “NTA, that’s just gross,” discussing a man’s behavior towards a woman suffering from OCD.

Reddit comment discussing OCD, germophobia, and disrespectful behavior.

Comment on inappropriate behavior, emphasizing consent and personal boundaries.

Text screenshot discussing hygiene standards and OCD.