Well, he’s young and immature, but also if that’s what he wants then it would make sense right that you would do him a favor and pick up food another time. Or sure take him to dinner one night, then see if he does the same, if he doesn’t then his theory of equality doesn’t have the best intentions.

What about things you want or like, vs expectations. Ultimately he may not meet your expectations or want to, but it’s important to share what you want in a relationship.

So come from a place of concern, not that his breath is bad, but that it may be a sign of infection and an infection in the mouth can actually be life threatening.