Has anyone had to tell their husband that they smell?!

coldatchristmas · Postby **coldatchristmas** » Fri Jan 15, 2021 3:48 pm

Blenkarne, I had to tell a female colleague who was also a friend that her personal hygiene wasn't fabulous. I spent ages trying to think of the best way to frame it and remember questioning if she changed deodorant but mostly just came straight out with it. It was never discussed again and all was well.

DonnaNol · Postby **DonnaNol** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:51 pm

intheclouds5 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:07 pmSeduce him into a shower! That is why you're married and not just friends, right?

the best method, but I suggest just talking to him honestly, that's all

Stickystick · Postby **Stickystick** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 2:56 pm

blenkarne wrote: ↑Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:40 pm Can I turn this around and ask if anyone has had (or wanted to) to tell their wife that they smell?

I don’t have a wife, but I did once have a female boss (one of the coowners of the business, in fact) who stank to high heaven. Everyone knew it but nobody ever dared say anything to her because it would be a seriously career limiting move. (Our theory btw was that it was her power jackets - either not being dry cleaned or the dry cleaning wasn’t shifting the whiff.)

NewMummy86 · Postby **NewMummy86** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 3:47 pm

This can be tricky but I think just be open and honest about it. I often tell my husband his breath smells. He doesn't take offence and goes and brushes his teeth. Hope that helps.