My lover’s breath stinks

Dear Pastor

I wrote to you the other day and you gave me some good advice and I am following it. So far I have learnt to minimise the negative self-talk, I have been going to church, and praying.

I haven't started reading my Bible as yet but I will be doing that shortly.

The next issue I have is, I am with a very nice man. We have a beautiful daughter together. He pays the rent and bills. He is everything a woman could ask for, but I am almost ashamed to say that his mouth doesn't smell that enticing.

So because of that I don't kiss him during lovemaking, or if I do, I stop my breath for those few seconds. He is in a good job. We recently registered our own business.

How do I tell him about his mouth without offending him? I do not want to hurt his feelings or offend him, because what If I was in his shoes? I wouldn't want to be hurt either.

Please tell me how to go about this situation.

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Dear Writer,

I am glad you are in a good relationship. You must communicate with your lover. So, please, tell him the truth. Do so in love and he won't be offended.

Your tone of voice would help a lot when you are speaking to him. You may provide antiseptic mouthwash for him and a good toothbrush and toothpaste.

That should do the trick. But, please tell him and be careful not to ignore him.

Pastor