Dear Chat Daddy, I am a 23-year-old woman who is madly in love with my 25-year-old boyfriend. He has been with me through thick and thin and I love him with everything I got. The problem is he has bad breath.
I’ve
noticed this problem for a while now but don’t know how to handle it.
It is definitely a turn off. Lately, I find myself not wanting to be
intimate and our sex life is really starting to suffer. I just need
some suggestions as to how I can bring this up without hurting his
feelings. Please help!
-Brotha, Your Breath Is Tart!
Dear Brotha, Your Breath Is Tart!
Well,
sister, if you really love the brother like you say you do, I think
that you should really take the time and work with him. You may just
have to come out and tell him, but approach it with love and
understanding. Express that you deeply care about him and want him to
be healthy in every way possible. Yes, he may feel embarrassed, but he
may not be aware that his breath is bad. Suggest going with him to see
a dentist or oral hygienist who will consult with him and give him
resources to assess the problem and get a solution. Many people suffer
from halitosis or bad breath. This is a real disease that effects
millions of people and is treatable. Until then, hold your breath while
you hold his hand each and every step of the way until things get
better. After all, that’s what true love is all about. Be encouraged.
Dear Chat Daddy,
My
wife and I have been married for almost two years now. We recently
bought a beautiful new home and just had our first child. I have one
problem; my mother in law is living with us so she can help my wife
with the baby, but she is making my life a living hell. Her mother
drinks out of control, smokes in the house and is constantly getting in
our business when it comes to raising our baby.
-Trying To Be The Man Of The House
Dear Trying To Be The Man Of The House,
Congratulations
on all of the good things that are happening for you and your family.
But I’m going to be honest with you, brother, it’s time for momma to go
back where she came from before she causes any more
drama in your household. This is definitely an issue.
First
and foremost, married couples do need their space and privacy and her
mother occupying the same space makes it hard for you to really focus
on each other’s needs, wants and desires. Try having a heart-to-heart
talk with your wife and maybe the three of you can sit down and discuss
some household boundaries that need to be implemented until your wife
is comfortable enough with momma moving on. If she must stay, you may
also want to get involved in family counseling to try to sort things
out and build a better understanding. Here’s to you and your family
establishing a stronger bond of unconditional love, respect and peace
of mind. Be Encouraged.
Art “Chat Daddy” Sims can be reached at chatdaddy@chicagodefender.com.
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