Great guy, bad breath-HELP!
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| Sun, 02-15-2004 - 2:53pm |
I don't think he realizes how bad his breath is...I'm sure everyone is polite, as I was and not say a word. I know he is self concious of the teeth, as when he lets out a good laugh, he'd tend to cover his mouth a little with his hand. It's no different from me being self concious of something or anyone I'm sure. But his personality was great, and I enjoyed the date and would love to see him again.....ugh, what do I do???? How can you tell someone their breath is horrible? And how can I pass up on someone so great....who really only has one major flaw that effects the relationship? But how can I go out with him again with something that bothers me as well?
I'm so embarressed to even post about this, but I'm at such a loss on what to do. He's all ready asked me out again and I debate wether I should just dissapear on him. I'm a honest person, but no one can tell me they'd straight up tell someone something that is going to hurt them.
Please help...what do I do??? :(

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I don't think gum or any breath mints will help honestly. He needs to get into a dentist and get a couple teeth pulled. I don't know much about teeth, but I think these need to go bye bye. Except for those couple, the rest of his teeth are straight and very white . So, that is my only guess. He doesn't smoke, doesn't chew...it's not from not brushing, because I've smelled that from my ex in the morning. :P
But I suppose what bklynchik says makes the most sense...if I am willing to break with him anyway, might as well be honest about it. Maybe it's not meant to be with us , but perhaps he will realize things and get himself into a dentist and have the problem taken care of for the next girl. He's really a very generous and caring guy...damn, always my luck...get close to finding someone and then hit with a deal breaker. :(
Sigh...
Hmmmm... How about next time you talk to him say "how would you handle it if there was a girl you really really liked but there was one thing that was holding you back?" That may spark the curiosity and give you the segue into it. I think if you preface it with how much you like him and speak from a caring place, the message won't be that harsh.
And let's say the worst does happen and he doesn't want to talk to you again, at least as you said, you've made him aware for the next one...
Good luck. Please update us.
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