Dear MTN, I have been dating this guy Mike (not his real name) for almost six months now. He has the worst breathe ever! Not only that, he kisses strangely as well. He either doesn't use his tongue, or if he does use it, he goes crazy with it all over my mouth. Because of this, every time I go out with him the next day I get two or three canker sores inside my mouth. Do you think this has any correlation? Just so you know, I have been prone to canker sores whenever I am under a lot of stress, which I am, but it just seems weird I get them after everytime I see him. Please advise. - Carol Dear Carol, I have been getting a lot of questions on this topic lately for some reason. I do know that when we meet someone knew, our bodies have to get used to the germs of the other person's. Once our bodies get immune to this, then it usually is fine...(thanks to being a Pharmaceutical Representative after college). However in this case, it sounds a little more severe than this. If he has holitosis, he might need to see a dentist due to an infection or something worse. I don't want to worry you, but I would advise you to ask him when his last dental check up was, because we all need a dental cleaning every six months. If he says it's been years, DON'T KISS HIM ANYMORE! - MTN Dear MTN, Help! I am a waitress at this restaurant for years. I've known the whole staff for about ten years now. For the holidays we have a Secret Santa, and the guy Bruce, whom is like a brother to me, got me in the grab bag. My girlfriend who also works with me told me, in front of my boyfriend, that he got me Victoria's Secret Pajamas. My boyfriend flipped out. He was screaming at me for hours the other night that I'm going to be going to bed in an outfit that another man bought for me. I don't see anything wrong with this. I don't like Bruce as anything other than a friend. My boyfriend went behind my back and asked my girlfriend if Bruce likes me. She mentioned innocently that he has a crush on me, but will never ask me out since I have a boyfriend. Now my boyfriend wants me to quit this great job I've had for years! I really love my boyfriend, but I think he really stepped out of line this time...What should I do? - Tina Dear Tina, I know you are upset with your boyfriend, and yes I agree with you that he has taken this too far. However in your boyfriend's defense, we already know that Bruce has a crush on you. If he didn't, and he just bought you Victoria Secret PJ's as a friend, that would be one thing...but I have a feeling that wasn't his intention. Did you ever think that Bruce is trying to cause trouble between you and your boyfriend so he can go out with him? I suggest you accept the gift graceously, but REGIFT it to someone else. Make sure you tell your boyfriend that you are doing this for him to make him happy because he means so much to you. ... I would also make a comment to Bruce that you didn't expect such a personal gift, since you're boyfriend always buys you Victoria Secret. Happy Holidays and good luck. - MTN Dear MTN, I am dating Belinda for 5 years. When I met her she weighed 115 pounds. She was and still is stunningly beautiful. Now she weighs almost 200 pounds. Please don't think I am shallow but I was planning on proposing to her this Christmas, but my Mother thinks now isn't the best time since she gained so much weight. Of course I am upset about the recent weight gain. I used to love her slim body. However, I am still in love with her. I really don't know what to do. I tried bringing up the subject of losing weight and she made a comment that if I loved her it shouldn't matter. Is she right? - John Dear John, I agree that such a huge weight gain is very difficult for a couple for many different reasons. My first concern though is your Mother. This should have nothing to do with your Mother and needs to be your decision no matter what you decide to do. Gaining so much weight so rapidly could be a sign of a number of medical conditions, therefore, it is important to bring up the subject to your girlfriend. Don't address it as a cosmetic turnoff, discuss it as a reason for your concern about her health. I would also suggest offering to bring her to a doctor to make sure that nothing is physically wrong with her. If God forbid, it is medical, then at least she can get treated. If it is one too many Whoppers, then you have a real dilemma on your hands. You have to see her reaction before I can really give my advice. If she is willing to start working out and sees a reason to lose weight to look good for you, then I would suggest that you continue with your proposal plans. If she gets confrontational, then I would put it off and see if there is any improvement in six months. Once she learns that you would like her to lose some extra pounds, it's up to her to see if she will do it for you or not. If she is, great. If she isn't, then that's not fair for you. Best of luck. - MTN Please send in your questions to [email protected]. Maureen Tara Nelson Private Matchmaking, Inc. 1-888-31-MATCH