I just started dating a guy but how do i tell him his breath stinks?

Question

I really like this guy and i've made out with him and everything and cuddled with him, but man most of the last times we've been together his breath has been pretty rank. Is it ok if i ask him if he wants gum? It seems like he either has cavities or doesn't brush his teeth often. probably the latter. What are other POLITE ways that I can let him know he needs a tic tac? It's starting to turn me off a bit and i dont want to let something like this ruin us because he is so perfect and sweet. its not halitosis, but its kinda badbreath. what do i do?

Answer 1

Comment on yourself and it will clue him in to be aware of himself.

Say, "wait a minute... let me run a brush my teeth really quick because I don't want to have bad breath. Care to come with?"

Or chew gum and offer him some frequently. Eat tic tacs and give him some.

Worse case scenario is if he doesn't take all your hints you should come straight out and tell him that you want him to brush his teeth before coming over to get you.

Answer 2

i think you should be polite and all but at the same time just as you are about to start kissing and so on . stop and say would you mind going and brushing your teeth first please.
then if he does that make out some and assuming it worked just say its better doing this when your breath is nice i hope you keep it up.
if he does go off and brush his teeth and his breath is still bad
let him know he may have a sinus problem and when he attempts to check his own breath he has no idea that is terrible.
you sound great and i think your giving this guy another chance is great.

Answer 3

Being polite is bad because he will pick it up right away. It's easy to tel when sum1 wants to tell u soemthing but they are beating around the bush. You're better off just telling hims cos it might kinda hurt him but most ppl would appreciate to know that their breath smells so that they can fix it. Nobody wants to have bad breath, he just probably doesnt know he has it!

Answer 4

I'm sorry. That sucks.

Don't say anything. Just smile and put a breath mint in his mouth.
Either he'll figure it out and do something about it.

Or he won't and u just keep stuffing those breath mints in there whenever u find the need to.

Answer 5

Ask him if he ate onions then offer him some gum... when he asks if its better say no or yes... then insist he eats more gum or brushes his teeth or gargles with mouthwash or scrubs his tongue. Just ask if he ate onions or garlic or whatever he needs to fix his problem if he is normal he will become self conscious about it and fix it himself.

Answer 6

you have to be honest to him. it's also for his sake. just tell him about what you've observed about his breath then ask what would be the reason of it. you can joke about it like asking has he eaten a lot of spicy foods lately. talk very casual to him so he would not take it as an offense. tell him your just concerned. you can also complement him for being very sweet and perfect to you before you tell him about the bad breath just so he wouldn't feel so bad. :D

Answer 7

Eat a mint and offer him one --do this like every time you see him--or every time you see him like when he first gets to your house excuse yourself to go brush your teeth--say oh excuse me just got done eating need to brush --hate to offend you with garlic breath--and before you go out make him wait while you brush--

Answer 8

play pass the tic tac in your mouth game...its like frenching with a tic tac

Answer 9

You are just going to have to be honest.. Its not a pleasant experience to tell someone they stink or their breath smells, but if you dont tell him, who will.. Just be as kind and polite as you possibly can.. He might even apprieciate this later..

Answer 10

Tell him to floss everyday or to see a dentist. Gum will not solve the problem.