My boyfriend's constant burping is driving me nuts

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I've been with him for a year and I've never noticed how much he burps when he's drinking something. It's constant. I'm thinking he maybe was just keeping it in back then when we first started dating.
He doesn't burp out loud which would be disgusting but he constantly burps and I can still hear it even though he's maybe trying to hold it in a bit but it's still loud and constant. I didn't know someone could burp constantly like this. It's really pissing me off! And I feel like he's just got complacent and doesn't realise how much he's doing it.
Should I say something? And what would I even say? It is both off-putting and annoying.

I try to keep all my bodily functions quiet around him as much as possible, there's no way I would just sit and burp constantly in his presence..
He does say excuse me each time, but that makes no difference to me. It also shows me he's aware he's doing it.

You could say something like "Could you stop or suppress your burping?'

You could make a joke along the lines of "starting to 'wind' me up" but it's not a great joke and works better written down anyway. Maybe text him the joke.

I can have times when I burp constantly due to IBS. Does he drink too fast? I would suggest he sees a Dr.

I really don't like this either, but it sounds in this case as if it might be something he can't help, rather than the performative belching some men seem to think is hilarious.

He should see a GP as it could be indicative of a gastric issue - problems with the gut producing excess gas, or a reflux type issue. It may be an easy fix with medication. If there is a problem, it will only get worse if untreated and could lead to digestive or swallowing issues.

So that is how I think you should approach it - from a position of concern for his health rather than repulsion at the burping.

I dated someone who did this and I hated it, he was the sort of person that knew I hated it and did it more so he was quickly dumped.

That said, I have had bariatric surgery and I do often need to burp now as a result but I am discrete about it!

Has he got reflux or something that needs medical attention?

It definitely does seem excessive and it's also not something I noticed in the first few months, only really in the last couple months. I also have Mysophonia where certain sounds really aggaravate me and this is one of them

Is it fizzy drinks? Or any drink? If it’s just fizzy drinks could you gently suggest he cuts down on them? Otherwise there’s not much he can do. You either accept it or you don’t. Sounds like you’ve got the ‘ick’

I'm sure he would get the ick too if I just did that constantly and I wouldn't blame him

It's one of those awkward conversations that I just don't want to have but it's either that or grind my teeth in rage every time he does it

I would strongly suggest he see his gp. As others have commented this can be a sign of real digestive issues & having seen a family member diagnosed with oesophageal cancer after years of ‘silent reflux’ this is not something to be taken lightly. Please encourage him to get medical advice!

Reminds me of a date I went on with a gorgeous man who thought it was a good idea to burp loudly throughout the date.
The date ended early and we never saw each other again. My choice.

I also have misophonia OP and I would get the ick immediately with this.

I had an ex who did this although he also burped out loud and thought it was hysterical.

That and his farting put me right off.