Had to tell you but now you’re upset

[Daisydaisy4me]

Had to tell the boyfriend that he has bad breath. Things have got worse in the last 18 months. I’ve told him twice before but it took so much courage to say something. He can be quite sensitive but all this is now affecting the relationship. I avoid intimacy and I dread having to put up with the smell.

I’ve been so polite, telling him to see a dentist or go to the doctors in the nicest way possible.

No I’ve told him again he seems withdrawn and annoyed with me. How can I not say anything though. Now I feel bad for upsetting him I’m not sure if I was wrong to say anything.

A couple of weeks ago my dp asked me in a gentle way if I had been feeling ok for the last few days.

I had, but the reason for his enquiry was because apparently I had had ‘death breath’ for a few days even after brushing.

I’m glad he told me! I apologised, had a really good floss and kept an eye to make sure it went away.

Grownups in relationships should be able to take honest feedback as long as it’s respectful.