How do I say it?

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Registered: 08-12-2007
How do I say it?
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Sun, 09-30-2007 - 7:50pm

Hi all!


This may seem like a silly post, but here goes.


I met a guy about a month ago. He's a really nice guy, attractive, stable, thoughtful, kind, giving....


We've been out twice, and are both interested in building a friendship and getting to know each other better. There's one issue I have: he has bad breath! I wish this wasn't such an issue, but it is for me. It is difficult to converse and get close to someone who's breath is bad. The thought of an after date kiss is enough to send me into fits! We did have a quick peck after out date recently, but I kinda held my breath and made it quick! I'm sure that his hygeine isn't bad..he doesn't have body odor or anything like that....maybe its the food he eats or he's not brushing properly. I don't know.


What do I do? How do you let someone know that their breath is bad without hurting their feelings? I can only offer him so many mints...if he declines, then what?


Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. I don't want to cut someone off for something like this; however, I really can't see myself pretending that it's not a problem.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 10-01-2007 - 11:02am

Ooh, that's a tough one.