Bad Breath Halitosis Forum

elliott wrote:

Bishop wrote:My approach of getting comfortable around people is use any opportunity to let people know that i know that my breath stinks. I will create silly jokes like bringing down the building with my breath. We all laugh it of and life still goes on.

Hilarious. You have a good attitude about it!

It's a good release from all the tension.

I am VERY new to this forum so I'm still trying to "find my way around". In another post I have referred to my boyfriend who says he doesn't smell my breath. The truth is....he is technically no longer my boyfriend. We've decided to split up because we don't feel like this relationship is bringing out the best in either of us. However...we still live together, but I am moving out within the next 6 weeks and going back to the city that I'm from until I can get my self together and relocate to another city. We are getting along and I keep second guessing my decision. I believe I stayed in this relationship longer than I should have (almost 3 years) because I was terrified of trying to date again because of my horrible BB. As I said before...he is probably desensitized to my BB or extremely tolerant. How can I even think about being with someone else and getting back into the dating world when my confidence is at an all time low?! As far as my current situation and future relationships...I don't want to be with someone JUST BECAUSE they are tolerant of my BB! I want someone who'll make me laugh, someone who'll "get me", someone who's honest and thoughtful, someone who'll I'LL find attractive (and no I don't have really high standards...lol), and someone can motivate me to be the best me I can be...in spite of my chronic haltosis!

Colekist wrote:I am VERY new to this forum so I'm still trying to "find my way around". In another post I have referred to my boyfriend who says he doesn't smell my breath. The truth is....he is technically no longer my boyfriend. We've decided to split up because we don't feel like this relationship is bringing out the best in either of us. However...we still live together, but I am moving out within the next 6 weeks and going back to the city that I'm from until I can get my self together and relocate to another city. We are getting along and I keep second guessing my decision. I believe I stayed in this relationship longer than I should have (almost 3 years) because I was terrified of trying to date again because of my horrible BB. As I said before...he is probably desensitized to my BB or extremely tolerant. How can I even think about being with someone else and getting back into the dating world when my confidence is at an all time low?! As far as my current situation and future relationships...I don't want to be with someone JUST BECAUSE they are tolerant of my BB! I want someone who'll make me laugh, someone who'll "get me", someone who's honest and thoughtful, someone who'll I'LL find attractive (and no I don't have really high standards...lol), and someone can motivate me to be the best me I can be...in spite of my chronic haltosis!

I hear ya colekist. I am terrified of pursuing a new relationship as well. I just got out of a SIX YEAR relationship myself. My girlfriend and I split up after she moved away for graduate school. Right now, I'm talking to an ex of mine, mostly through electronic communication. I really like this girl a lot and want to start a relationship with her so bad. She is actually from my pre-halitosis years when I was a real social person. I feel like she began talking to me with the assumption that I was still the old me, but clearly she is able to tell that I am not the same, due to the halitosis. The sad thing is I am cursed with halitosis while being blessed with good looks, intelligence, and an athletic body. I have girls swooning over me and I have had many sexual experiences. Unfortunately, I am still deeply unfulfilled until I can get back into a committed relationship with the girl I want to be with forever, and it is tearing me up...

To Terranpatriot...

I feel your pain. I'm not the prettiest girl in the world or anything, but I never had a problem attracting guys. I find myself caring less and less about my appearance. It's like what's the point of looking a certain way...because if somebody finds you attractive and wants to get to know you, you're only going to disappoint them with your breath anyway. I find my self dressing down and just wanting to blend into a crowd, when I always used to like to stand out in a crowd. At least a few years ago, I could pop an altoid or two in my mouth and be okay for a minute. Doesn't seem like that anymore. (I know that probably made it worse). And did you actually discuss your halitosis with your ex yet?

Weird thing.


Other day I saw a girl on the train, and whenever she moved I smelled 'the odor'. It was strong, and people were looking around, and I saw her turn around as not to face anyone. I knew exactly how she felt, and I almost felt like I was in love.

I was shocked when I noticed it was her. There were a few burly men around, and I was waiting... but no, it was definitely her.

One thing I have going for me so far, is that the people in my vicinity don't react unless I'm speaking. It seemed she had strong nasal air, it didn't smell like body odor, it was a halitosis smell.

It's strange... maybe I am becoming attracted to BB LOL? No seriously I feel for anyone going through this.

elliott, did you approach her? i would also like to befriend those with BB and let them know that they're not alone