Berniece Lilibet5 days agoMy husband and I have been married for five years, and over the past two years, I’ve noticed that his breath has started smelling really bad. It’s so bad that it smells like poop or mothballs. He has really good dental hygiene—he brushes twice a day, flosses every night, uses Therabreath, and gets his semi-annual dental cleanings. He’s never had a cavity. But still, even just 5-10 minutes after brushing, his breath will still smell awful. This has started affecting our sex life. We don’t kiss as much because I’m so turned off by it, and it’s become a real problem for me. I feel terrible about it, but I’ve tried talking to him about it in a kind and gentle way, as well as being more direct. However, he always gets defensive and shuts down. I know it makes him feel insecure, but he still hasn’t done anything to address it. He’s in the military, so he has to see military doctors for everything, and he uses that as an excuse. He says, “I’m not sure where I’d even go for this, and I guess I’ll just tell them my wife thinks I have bad breath and need it checked out.” I wish there was a way for him to understand that I’m bringing this up because I care about him and our marriage. I miss kissing him, cuddling, and being close to him. I don’t want to hurt his feelings, but it’s becoming a serious issue, and I don’t know what else to do.2657
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