My boyfriend has really bad breathe!! how do i tell him without hurting his feelings?
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Lozzy
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Don't hint at it by leaving mints around or something. That's just annoying. Just tell him in a matter of fact way. There might not be a way to avoid hurting his feelings at first, but, soon after that, I'm sure he'll be grateful you said something.
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Yikes what a bad position to be in! I'd just offer him a piece of "new gum, that is just so good he HAS to try it"
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Tell him (only) you are worried about his dental health, and he should visit the dentist right away. (Quite often bad BREATH is the result of gum disease.) If he should ask why he should visit the dentist, you are allowed to give him your suspicions of his bad breath. But only if he asks. +2
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You may not be able to avoid hurting his feelings. But since bad breath can be caused by dental decay or more serious health issues it is necessary to tell him anyway. That is how I would tell him. "Boyfriend, I don't want to hurt your feelings, but I am concerned that your bad breath is caused by a dental or a serious health issue. Please get it checked out."
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Tell him, but don't judge him for it.
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hmmmmm. well I would buy mints and say "here I bought you some too." and if he says " why do I need them ? " say " honey we all do. " then always keep breath freshers and floss around.
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Say hey, not for nothing but are you feeling alright? If he says no his stomach always hurts then you know maybe why he has halitosis. Sideways is sometimes the best approach. Tell him that you are worried about his health because he has bad breath and it could be a sign of something else. If he says that he is fine then buy him some mouthwash and a tooth brush. Most people who have bad breath do not floss. They may brush and even use mouthwash but you need to floss. Many people for good reason are terrified to go to a dentist. He might have some dental issues that need to be addressed. He might also have gingivitis which could lead to his teeth falling out.
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Have gum or a mint and say... "Want one?" if he says no.. say "Yes you do" should be nuff said.. if he gets mad... that is lame.. if he "gets it" he will take the hint. Also I told my old boyfriend that minty fresh breath is such a turn on. The more fresh he made his breath the more I kissed him. Its all in the training :)
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you should eat some garlic and turn into a close-talker, just sit there making intimate conversation while stinking to the point of eyes watering. Maybe then his breath would seem more pleasant...or tell him the truth nicely, like mentioned above by Auntie Em :-)
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Tell him about a great new toothpaste and mouthwash you have found and suggest he tries it too.
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I have a dear dear friend who has breath bad enough to chase a buzzard off a dead carcass. I would never hurt his feelings. (Unless I was calling him anugly, old fat bast@rd-- like buddies to to each other). I pay attention to what she he just eaten and I go off about the food (not the breath)... "WOW!" "That onion made your breath smell like the trash can behind the butcher shop." I'm attacking the food, not the mouth. It's not personal that way. Focus on the situation, not the person.
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It might be best just to be honest about it. That way he will take the needed precautions all the time. He may thank you for it.
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Just tell him "I would love to kiss you honey but your mouth smells like a sewer!" I think that might do the trick.
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Next time you're out with him, tell him you need to stop at the drugstore & while you are there buy 2 toothbrushes - one for you & one for him (along w/mouthwash, & trident)
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that sucks...sorry Oh you can state facts like Oh did you know that if you don't floss on a regular basis its basically like having rotting meat stuck between your teeth that you aren't getting out? And did you know that just brushing your teeth and not using mouthwash doesn't get rid of morning breath and all the foul bacteria that cause halitosis????
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See what the online Mayo Clinic has to say about the causes of bad breath. Then tell your friend that you are worried about his bad breath (yes, come right out and say it)because you read this: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bad-breath/DS00025/DSECTION=2
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From one guy to you, your boyfriend is a guy, he ain't worried about feelings. In fact with most guys if your not mean about it, it won't sink in. Trust me.
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