How do you tell someone?

Was that the reason you ended the relationship? There must have been something else surely? I am perfectly aware that smelly breathe is a put-off but it can be rectified. I know because for the past year or so I was aware that I had something similar. I was never certain that it was or was not due to my breath but it was certainly perceivable when I was speaking. I could even smell it myself - disgusting! My son would mention it too me and I went to the dentist's, thinking it might be teeth, changed my diet but nothing changed. Then earlier this year after a check-up with an ear ose and throat specialist, I had surgery to remove a polyp from my nose. That was what was causing the problem! If your relationship lasted for 7 weeks there must have been something that you liked about him? How about suggesting that he, poor man, takes a visit to the doctor. His problem might be fixed too and you might both live happily ever after!

You did right ending the relationship as you as you understood that you did not care for him the way he you. It takes courage for a person to let go without the intent of hurting someone. I have been cheated on several times, by my past ex and to be honest it is best to let go then to be cheated on, so I would respect any man who simply stated we were ending or whatever reason then doubly hurt in a different way. I live with my boyfriend for five years and not continual problem with bad breath, just the morning and or after certain foods kind of thing and because of the love and respect we have for one another, it is quite easy to say, baby phooey your breaths smells. lol, works like a charm and brushes his teeth. So it is not hard for me to tell him, but I see what you mean as I have been around other people with bad breath and it is touchy as we do not know if it is a health issues causing it or negligence, so quite easy to turn my face and or or hold my breath. It depends on who it is as if I cared for someone I would tell them because I would not want them to suffer a bad joke by someone else and be hurt.

I understand that it was not the breathe situation being the reason you ended the relationship.I think you did right.I have been in the same situation.The person acted and looked great,but the chemestry just wasn't there.

Discussing someone's hygiene is indeed a touchy subject. I have never had this problem and I don't think it would be a good idea to tell him that its his hygiene that has caused you to break up with him. I know some men are not that neat. Just make up something as the cause of your breakup. I know of some men who would be nasty when they are told that their hygiene is bad. But, if you don't mind me asking. How come you hooked up with him in the first place if he had poor hygiene? You could have known that before you became a couple. Just wondering.

Yeah, told the husband.

Well for me you could have mentioned it to him while you we're dating him. If you really want the relationship to last then being honest about it could have been acted on. But then again, to each his own so if you felt that you weren't the right person to tell him that then I guess we cannot do anything about it. But if I love the person I would most definitely mention it in a way that they would get my point but not in a negative way.

Mel xxxx How the devil are you? You minx, been hiding eh! LOL, Happy New Year to you (belated I know) to you! Always great to see you pop up (your discussions!) I think any man would be upset if you gave him the heave-ho, but at least you were honest with him. Ewwww smelly breath eh? Nasty! Halitosis? My ex had that, nasty! And they did have multi hygiene problems, although they would turn nasty if I said anything, I just limited any tactileness, normally a tactile person I was probably seen as frigid but rather that than getting anywhere near the smells ewwwww. You could always have bought him a packet of mints PMSL. Subtlety wouldn't be my strong point! That's another reason I love being single, not having to deal with any habits my partner may have. Thanks for making me smile (as always!) don't be a stranger ok! Wolfie hugs xxxx

I have been yes, and many times it's a medical problem causing t. So I approached it that way. I very quietly said, honey, have noticed that no matter what you have done that your breath gets bad early in the day. Maybe you have a medical condition you have not told me about? I mean you can tell you can tell me and we can work on the problem together. That way you are not approaching him with an accusation or hurting his feelings. It's more concern. Try to find a way to approach most problems this way if you can. I'm sorry your relationship with him did not work. It's just not that often that we find someone that truly cares for us.

For me, it would be better if you'd be honest with the guy. Just tell him the truth. I know it would be embarassing on his part, but at least he'll know the truth. If he knows the truth already, then he has a chance of improving that. Brushing more often or using mouthwash in this case.

It is very funny, you know I also encountered same problem before with my ex-girlfriend. It was really hard to say directly that she has bad breathe. What I did before is, I always bought candies and ask her if she needs one, until the time she realize that problem. On the next day, I saw changes but sad to say things did not work between us. It is not the "bad breathe" we broke up, it is the distance between us. Long distance relationship is so hard. In my case, I can't broke up with her with a "bad breathe" reason because it is very insulting and very unreasonable. You can still change it but if you really don't like him, try to find other reason that he can understand.

I would appreciate someone telling me that but know some people would be offended if u said that to them.

had it a couple times. and had to break up as i never knew how to tell them. then i began to worry over if i had bad breath anyway, my friend has a guy that has bad body odor no matter how many showers etc. he takes. i tell her its the hair. hes real hairy. so im not sure if or what shes done about it.

I can't imagine kissing someone with bad breath..hahaha! You should offer him a mouthwash rinse. I felt pity for your boyfriend. Maybe he is not aware that he has an oral hygiene problem. I read that ulcer also causes bad breath.

As the cliche goes the truth hurts. But in my opinion it would have been better if your told him. Better that it came from you than from other people. He would have likely taken it well since he had feelings for you.