When my boyfriend first asked me to take two showers a day, I thought it was just one of his strange little habits. At first, I didn’t question it much—after all, everyone has quirks. But as the request became more insistent, I started wondering what was really behind it. It wasn’t until I met his mother that everything suddenly made sense in the most unexpected way.

Visiting his family, I noticed how his mom treated personal hygiene like a serious ritual. She told me stories about her childhood, growing up in a home where cleanliness was considered not just important, but necessary for health and good luck. Apparently, this tradition had been passed down through generations, and my boyfriend was just following the family rules—even if it seemed odd to me.

I realized then that my boyfriend’s insistence wasn’t about vanity or weird control—it was about deep-rooted beliefs from his upbringing. The showers were a way to reset and keep bad energy away, especially before and after spending time with family. What seemed strange at first was actually a meaningful custom he took seriously.

Since that day, I’ve come to appreciate his unique perspective and even joined him in the routine sometimes. Meeting his mother opened my eyes to the importance of understanding where someone’s habits come from, and how love sometimes means embracing the little oddities that make a person who they are.