My new mechanical keyboard sounds like a tiny thunderstorm—should I dampen the switches or just embrace the noise?

I recently bought a mechanical keyboard with blue switches because I love the tactile feedback for typing. However, now that I'm working from home, my partner keeps teasing me about the constant clicking noise. I've tried putting a desk mat underneath, but it barely muffles the sound. I read online that some people put dampening rings or switch lubricants to quiet them down, but I'm worried about messing up my keyboard or losing that satisfying click. Has anyone tried sound-dampening mods on blue switches without sacrificing the feel? Or is it better to just accept the keyboard's thunder and buy a quieter one for shared spaces? What would you recommend if you had a similar setup?