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I kept trying to push the thought aside because everything else about him was pleasant. We laughed, shared stories, and genuinely enjoyed each other\u2019s company. Still, the smell lingered in the back of my mind, almost distracting me from the conversation.By the end of the evening, I decided to be honest. I didn\u2019t want to embarrass him, so I gently asked, \u201cHey, I\u2019ve been meaning to ask\u2014what cologne are you wearing? It\u2019s really strong.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1824821\" data-uid=\"01c57\">\n<div id=\"mgw1824821_01c57\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p>He chuckled a little and admitted, \u201cOh wow, is it too much? I probably overdid it. I always worry that I don\u2019t smell fresh enough, so I put on extra. Guess I went overboard.\u201dIn that moment, my perspective shifted. 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