Taiwan student sparks debate over cohabitation and lifestyle habits

A university student in Taiwan has sparked intense online debate after sharing his frustrations regarding living with his girlfriend. On the social media platform Threads, the student expressed dissatisfaction with several aspects of their cohabitation, most notably claiming that his girlfriend’s habit of discussing her morning bowel movements was a sign of poor upbringing.

Beyond physiological habits, the student cited issues regarding hygiene and financial management. He noted that his girlfriend often neglects to clean smelly shoes after rain and frequently includes her personal items, such as snacks and sanitary products, in his grocery payments without offering to split the costs.

The post received over 12,000 comments, with many netizens criticizing the student’s perspective. Commenters argued that bowel movements are a normal biological necessity and suggested that the underlying issues are actually related to communication, hygiene standards, and differing views on financial responsibility.