Can a period stain turn a relationship bitter? (Credits: iStock)
\n\nA screenshot of a couple’s private text exchange is sparking debate on the Internet, with people divided over whether period stains are an unavoidable accident or a matter of consideration in a relationship. In the exchange circulating online, a woman reportedly tells her boyfriend that she did not realise her period had started until the morning and offers to clean up later. Her boyfriend, however, asks her to stay at her own place during her period to avoid such messes. The conversation has also raised a bigger relationship question: how much empathy should we expect from the person we love, especially when something embarrassing happens?
\n\nPeriods rarely arrive with perfect timing. A leak overnight, an unexpected change in flow or simply not realising that menstruation has started can leave stains on bedsheets or clothing. It can be embarrassing, inconvenient and sometimes frustrating, but it is also a fairly ordinary part of life for many people who menstruate. Yet, when couples share a bed or spend nights at each other's homes, even a small accident can become a point of disagreement. One partner might see it as something that happens and…
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