I ended my relationship with my girlfriend because she neglects self-care — she doesn’t even use basic hygiene products.

Mate, let me tell you about my life over the past years. Im single now, 45, and was married for fifteen years to this absolutely stunning lady. Honestly, youd call her a madam just from looking at her. She had such a polished, elegant vibe.

Always had the perfect manicure, smelled freshlike lily-of-the-valley, you know? Her skin always looked immaculate and glowing, and she kept herself in fantastic shape. Honestly, she could have passed for being much younger. There was something very refined about her, almost aristocratic, you might say. Even her wardrobealways dressed with style and real taste. And the way she walked! Ill never get over it she moved so gracefully, swaying her hips in a way that was almost hypnotic.

The thing is, after spending so long with someone so sophisticated, I got used to that kind of womanproud, elegant, a real lioness. Sadly, our personalities didnt match in the end, and we parted ways. Happens, doesnt it? After the divorce, I didnt get into a proper relationship again. I just met a few women here and there, in hotels or flats for the night. Honestly, just for a bit of company, nothing serious. I guess I was too afraid to start something lasting after investing so many years.

But lifes funny, isnt it? It always throws something unexpected your way. Mine came in the form of a woman named Charlotte. She appeared when I wasnt even thinking about relationships. We bumped into each other at an art exhibition in London. She wasnt exactly the same as my ex, but she had her own special appeal. There was a hint of class and clever wit in hera mix of elegance and sharp sarcasm. Charlotte was striking because of her brain, not just her looks. Truth be told, a brilliant mind on a woman is the most attractive thing.

We dated for a couple of months, mostly shed come over to mine. Eventually, we decided to meet at her flat. I wanted to make it special, so I sorted her favourite flowerscalla liliesa decent bottle of chardonnay, and some candles. When I arrived, her flat genuinely looked fab, very tasteful. Then I needed to nip to the loo, and honestly, what I saw completely threw me off.

Her bathroom? There were barely any products. Just a cheap shower gel and shampoonothing else. No fancy creams, bath oils, or perfumes. To me, it felt odd. Usually, if a woman takes proper care of herself, she surrounds herself with all sorts of pampering stuff. It shows she loves herself, right?

That was the moment I realised Charlotte wasnt what I was really after. I pretty much just left. Now, Im convinced finding another elegant lioness like my ex-wife is next to impossible. So Im content being on my own. What can you do, eh? Thats just life.