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How would you approach this...?

randomuser
edited July 2009 in General
So I'm seeing someone and his breath isn't always so fresh.

I've started carrying around breath enhancing objects: gum, breath strips, mints, etc.

I'm wondering if I should just tell him straight up that sometimes his breath is kinda gross, because it bothers me when we're making out.

Would you be offended if someone brought this up with you? What is the best way to approach this without being a bitch?

I've let him use my toothbrush but I notice he doesn't brush very long, so I'm wondering if its his brushing habits?

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  • hikin
    edited July 2009
    just tell him straight up.
  • vonnie
    edited July 2009
    Bad breath usually comes from the tongue.
    Personally, I would tell him... I hate bad breath.
    Make sure he brushes his tongue.
  • hikin
    edited July 2009
    can also be caused by bad kidneys/liver, pulmonar/bronchial, and gastrointestinal problems.
  • mrbubbles
    edited July 2009
    hikin;57237 said:
    can also be caused by bad kidneys/liver, pulmonar/bronchial, and gastrointestinal problems.
    Also smoking, tobacco chewing, excessive sulphur based food, and rotting gum.

    Gum, breath strips, and mint doesn't solve the problem, it hides the problem. It's like using air freshener to cover up the smell of a rotting corpse.
  • Jimmy
    edited July 2009
    tell him straight up
  • randomuser
    edited July 2009
    Its not awful death breath, it just isn't that 'fresh'.


    How would you all feel though if someone told you that? Would you be offended?
  • hikin
    edited July 2009
    so your asking for guys opinions?

    i dont think i'd really mind.
  • Lixie
    edited July 2009
    *Shudder* I hope you didn't use that toothbrush after you lent it to him.
  • mrbubbles
    edited July 2009
    randomuser;57240 said:
    Would you be offended?
    You should care less about his feeling and tell him what you think. This touchy-feelly I-don't-wanna-hurt-his-feeling shtick is stupid.
  • randomuser
    edited July 2009
    Well I basically knew i was going to say something all along.

    I just want to know how I should go about doing it.
  • GeoGeek
    edited July 2009
    randomuser;57234 said:
    I've started carrying around breath enhancing objects: gum, breath strips, mints, etc.
    Are you carrying these things as hints for him? Of not, i think you should try hinting it to him next time. Bad breath is a touchy issue, so it is definitely hard to bring up. I would use the gum/breath strips/mints myself (when he's around) to show him that it's important to you. Maybe mention the speed at which he brushes his teeth the next time it happens?

    Obviously, i dont think telling him straight up is the best solution, but i definitely agree you need to let him know somehow. I just think there needs to be something to lead into that conversation.
  • nicole
    edited July 2009
    I went on a few dates with someone who had the same issue...and essentially it was the reason why I didn't want to pursue anything further! It's gross, and if a guy can't manage fresh breath, what other kind of hygienic issues does he have?
  • vonnie
    edited July 2009
    When I tell my bf he has bad breath (from eating onions/garlic/curry), he goes "OH SHIT, I DO!?" then runs to brush his teeth, lol.

    I think he might be glad you're telling him.
  • Justin Credible
    edited July 2009
    LOL or before you guys start making out, have a mint yourself and tell him that it makes making out that much hotter. He might even go for it and join in by having a freshbreath mint himself. LOL

    It depends on the guy i guess because some guys would appreciate it if you be honest with them by telling them but other guys might be offended because you might start sounding like their guardian or mom. Always nagging them about something.
  • IVTIVT
    edited July 2009
    mints do jack for me after onions, its like taking a cold shower to sober up: it doesn't work
  • nicole
    edited July 2009
    So? How did you approach it?
  • randomuser
    edited July 2009
    Well I haven't yet, the breath wasn't an issue the past few times.

    In the morning though I said I wasn't going to kiss him cause he had morning breath, and he said I'm so demanding a joking way.

    Breath has been okay lately so maybe he got the point, but next time I notice I'm just going to be straight up and say "baby sometimes your breath aint so fresh"
  • Kevin M.Kevin M.
    edited July 2009
    Just tell him in a funny lighthearted way

    ie. I'm not kissing you anymore until you brush...haha
  • Hope_2016Hope_2016
    edited July 2009
    randomuser;57240 said:
    Its not awful death breath, it just isn't that 'fresh'.


    How would you all feel though if someone told you that? Would you be offended?
    I wouldn't be offended, instead I will appreciate coz some guys may be making fun of me in my absence...you may never know. Just be sincere and tell him that, excuse me sir, "you know, I was reading this article about teeth hygiene and it really attracted my attention and I wanted to share it with you...blah blah...."
  • lazyGUY
    edited July 2009
    One of my friends always had bad breath and we used bust his balls for it all the time, we actually even got him a jumbo tic tac box for a present once

    at least his breath will never gross out a girl anymore...

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