Hi all,
This is something that has been confusing me for a long time. My partner has in the past few years commented a number of times on my breath being bad and smelling of broccoli. I do eat broccoli, often, just steamed really, as so many people do. I used to make a broccoli soup but his comments on my breath made me stop eating it even though I really enjoyed it, as did our daughter. She also loves all green veg so I've no plan of giving up eating broccoli or other vegetables because of his comments. He's even talked of my mouth coming between us as if it's some kind of sewer. I obviously take good care of my mouth, brushing and flushing many times a day, specially since he first started pointing out this issue. I even asked my sister if she'd ever picked up a whiff of anything dodgy and she told me never. I think his harping on this points to deeper issues of dislike of me which he isn't addressing. Or is this taking it too far? I don't have the highest self-esteem, though it's way better than it used to be as I suffered from anorexia in my teens and twenties. It's just so hurtful to hear this negative thought from the person who's supposed to bring out the best in me. Any comments would be appreciated.