My girlfriend keeps gaining weight. I don't know how to help her

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My girlfriend and I have a beautiful child together. We been through a lot of ups and downs on our relationship but at the end of the day always have each other. During and after her pregnancy she gain like 40 lbs all together. Lots of you probably will think that this is wrong but I don't find her as attractive as before. She always complain about her body but will never do anything about it and her bad nutrional habits I feel are getting worse and worse (sodas and fast food almost everyday). I know this is awful for your body and throw in there her cigarette smoking is a recipe for health problems at a very young age. I have try to take her to the gym with me or do some workout video but she don't take it seriously and never wants to push herself. I'm not in amazing shape or anything like that but I work out every now and then but I played soccer in a weekly basis a lot of times more than twice a week. Every time I bring the weight gain subject she tells me I'm a d*** and that I should love her no matter if she is fat or not( bs if you ask me). Is getting worse and worse and I'm getting annoyed I'm getting ready to get my summer body back on plus outdoor soccer is around the corner( hate winter pretty much hibernate but still eat good and take care of my figure lol). I'm ready to design my new workout plan and buy supplements to help me achieve my fitness goals (no peds by the way). How can I get my girlfriend to buy into this and change her habits?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I went through this after my baby :( It sucks... You actually sound like your describing me back then.. But here's the deal... Her body just went through a HUGE change which yes does cause a little depression and mood change.. She could have a touch of the baby blues like I did...  But I did exactly as you explain she is... smoked (out side and washed my hands and brushed my teeth right after always so no judgement it was never anywhere near my kid) and Burger King and Pepsi were my best friend lol... My biggest down fall was that I seen that my boyfriend wasn't as attracted to me anymore. And I am in no way saying that is the case with you and her but it was with me I could see it really bad after awhile... didn't touch me much, didn't really look at me at all... I could walk buck naked out of the shower or get dressed up in lingerie but he wouldn't even look up to see me and when he did he was like "put some clothes on". It crushed me but I got over it about 5 months post baby and I pretty much said f*** this I want my body back.. So with that said I strongly suggest NOT forcing her! you risk the "I Thought you loved me no matter how I look" convo that NEVER ends well. Girls are very self conscious when it comes to their bodies.. Instead do stuff that makes her know you still love her and you LOVE HER BODY that is very important... trust me knowing that you aren't as attracted to her will only depress her and she will want junk food and sh*t more.. If she's going to lose weight she needs to be doing it for herself not for you... Ask her to go for walks, go for a bike ride, tell her that you want her to go to the gym with you because you wnt to spend time with her and want to work out with her DO NOT MAKE IT ABOUT HER LOSING WEIGHT... she doesn't need the pressure of trying to look good for you it will not motivate her.. Take her out to buy clothes..  she will realize that she doesn't fit into the clothes she use to and it will motivate her trust me... Buy and make healthy food for her... etc. Stress the fact that smoking is not good for her or the baby ESPECIALLY if she is breast feeding and the fast food and cola too... Since she just had a baby those pounds she's gaining right now will be a lot harder to lose then it would normally and its a lot easier for her to gain weight right now because her body is use to storing for 2 not one so its still in over drive... good luck to you hope that helps

relationshipDNA · Accepted Answer

More than likely, she is having personal self esteem issues, which is normal after gaini g a lot of weight post pregnancy.

The thing is, if she was never really an active person before the kids, it's not like she would suddenly become active now. Some people have always been thin and have to learn a whole new way of living when we can no longer just stuff out faces.

This is definitely a sticky situation and I can understand her thought process that you should love her unconditionally, but if she's no longer the woman you fell in love with, then it doesn't apply does it? Life does take it toll on all of us, but we should be doing out best to put our best foot forward. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut though and need a tow truck to carefully and skillfully pull us out. Being told I no longer find you attractive only makes a bad situation worst. Dragging her along to work outs won't work either because its a mental thing. She's not feeling good about herself so it doesn't matter how much you try to motivate her. So you need a different approach.

I know it seems counter productive, but you need to make her feel sexy. The problem probably started even before the babies, while she was pregnant. Feeling like a blimp all those months and having a hard time getting rid of the baby weight can take its toll.

In my situation , my husband always made me feel desirable even when I was a blimp. I gained 30 pounds and he was still slapping my butt and trying to get in my pants. As soon as I could, I worked on trying to look my best for him.

Are you making her feel sexy or are you reminding her how unattractive she is? Kids are exhausting and drains energy. The only thing that would motivate her into action would be the desire to get back to her old self. You have to remind her of that part of herself by being that supportive husband that seemingly loves her unconditionally. Start smacking her butt, give a compliment, and take her out to do fun things. That last one is crucial. When she wants to get dolled up and can't fit anything that will be a great motivator.

So be supportive, not her personal trainer. Show her that she is still worthy of your love and she'll find her way back in time.

JanJan · Accepted Answer

I understand that this is a very delicate situation for you. Here are a few guidelines from a woman's perspective.

Never, EVER metion her weight! Like, NEVER! This is the golden rule.

There is only one exception to this rule, and that is that you are allowed to comment ONLY when she asks. Here is how to do it without getting your head ripped off!

If she says something like "I'm getting fat", "I feel crappy", "My jeans don't fit anymore", etc, here's how to proceed...

Woman: "Wow, these jeans never used to fit this snug. I'm getting fat!"

Man: "No, you're gorgeous, babe. But you know what, I've been feeling pretty crappy myself lately. (White lie here.) Why don't we start eating a little better? It would be so much easier with your help!"

See what MAN just did here? He convinced WOMAN to eat healthier without making her feel bad about her appearance, and made it sound like it was her idea. Here's another example.

Woman: "I hate this dress. It makes me look fat!"

Man: "You're not fat, honey. You're beautiful! Why, have you been feeling a little different lately?"

Woman: "Well, sort of. I can't get all of this weight off!"

Man: "Well frankly, I've been feeling a little crappy myself without soccer. Is there anything like that that you'd ever be interesting in taking? I hear bellydancing is pretty fun."

Basically, you want to suggest healthy choices in a non-judgemental way. Also, condition her to feel good after doing healthy things by "rewarding" her. When she comes home from her dance class, ask her to do a sexy striptease for you. When she cooks a healthy meal, tell her how awesome it tastes. And go for walks together (or do another healthy activity) and enjoy your bonding time. This will show her that healthy lifestyle choices can be FUN!

Good luck!

nowistheonlytime · Accepted Answer

Wtf! Dude she is right, do you love her, or the meat?

Chances are she is comfort eating (google it)

She could also be suffering from a degree of depression (common after child birth and eating more can be a symptom, see above)

Btw do you know you burn calories kissing?

Try kissing her to skinniness,

Erwin · Accepted Answer

Rather than telling her to lose weight maybe you should tell her to stop eating junk food and soda, those stuffs are baaad. Tell her that you love her and want to be with her for a long time so you don't want to see her health deteriorate and all those bad habits are bound to bring health problems sooner or later.

Anonymous · Answer

I've recently been on the other side of this scenario, so I might be able to offer a few pointers. In my case I gained some considerable weight after I quit smoking last year. There are many ways to address the issue but my boyfriend handled it, you could say, pretty badly, so perhaps it's easier to start with approaches to avoid.

DON'T..

Nag - This includes dropping frequent hints (believe me - if it's a woman and it relates to her weight, she definitely receives them all). When people feel like they're been told what to do, implicitly or explicitly, they'll soon tend to become defensive and stand by their choices as a matter of pride.

Tell her she's less attractive to you - Assuming she goes on to lose the weight and get healthy, I'm sure you'll hope to be invited to join in her success and enjoy it. Telling her she's less attractive to you sexually is a sure fire way to destroy the intimacy in your relationship, along with her confidence. As an aside, any woman who's gained considerable weight will be well aware of the potentially negative impact it will have on your attraction, but there's a big difference between knowing and KNOWING. Keep all weight discussions health-focused, or on your head be it.

Flaunt your own healthy choices - Anybody who's gained considerable weight is painfully aware of the uphill struggle that getting back into shape represents. Fear of failure often plays a big role in keeping people stuck in unhealthy lifestyles. It's great if you're motivated to get in shape, but if your girlfriend doesn't share your dedication, watching you grapple with a demanding routine could cause her to conclude it's not for her. Practice moderation and she'll be more inclined to realize that staying fit and healthy needn't be a chore.

DO...

Help build her self-esteem - In order to be motivated to make positive changes, we must value our health to begin with. Take the time to make genuine compliments, tell her that she is loved and recognise her inner qualities.

Do things together - As a mum she probably gets little time to herself. If she doesn't feel at home in the gym, take the initiative in arranging childcare once a week so that you can take a walk together at the park or the beach and spend some quality time together. You can make it a tradition.

Give her something to work towards - Arrange for the two of you to take a holiday or attend a dressy event some months in advance. If she's stopped looking after herself, could be she feels she has nothing to be glamorous for. I realize it's counter-intuitive but make a wine-and-dine date each week so that she has an opportunity to dress up (and want to look good in her clothes).

Understand what's working against her - Pregnancy and the hormonal fluctuations that come with it cause many women to gain weight. Most exhausted new mums, lacking time and energy, find it difficult to motivate themselves to change their habits. Patience, tact and understanding from you will go a long way.

Anonymous · Answer

Try to make small steps. She's probaby tired and overwhelmed with a new baby and turns to soda and junk food for a quick energy fix. Help her find more nutritious foods that she likes that will actually give her energy. Offer to cook evening meals every other night so you can introduce her to some new foods. Be sensitive to WHY she's reaching for an unhealthy lifestyle ...

Being a woman kinda sucks, as guys are more visual and tolerate less weight gain in their partner than we do, and also that we can only eat 1200-1500 calories without putting on weight. Also, testosterone gives guys a bunch more energy. Realize that staying fit is a harder battle for females, but convince her that she needs to put in effort to stay healthy. You're not a d*** ... it's just one of those things that is a fact of life that can be irritating.

Here are a few ideas: Remind her that her bad habits are ones your child is going to pick up. Also, remind her that fast food and soda are a waste of money. Keep a jar on the kitchen counter, for example, that she puts a dollar into every time she craves a soda and doesn't get one. Brew some green tea instead, so she can ease off of it without caffiene headaches. Get those "Eat This, Not That Books. " Get her excited about her sexuality again. A lot of how a woman feels about her body is tied to how she feels about her sexuality... If she feels like her body is just a tool for baby, she's not going to put emphasis on looking good. Start being playful with her, touch her even if it doesn't lead to sex, give her some time to herself to take a bath and do all of those girlie things. Get a sitter every other week and go on a fun date. Also, make sure she has some time for friends and all that. You are out three times a week with a new child in the house. What does she get to do for fun? Etc.

Also, women reailze how fragile men's love really is. It's a sensitive subject to us...but most of us know it. Men cannot love their partner without intense sexual arousal...and the more potential partners he has, the more her resents her not measuring up to them. We resent that men don't bond over emotional support, but at the end of the day, she has to realize that it's just how it goes. But try to be sensitive. Knowing your partner will leave you if you don't accomplish something can be psychologically tough.

JumpThenFall · Answer

I think you need to start small, no one can change over night, esspecially if you are feeling pressured to do so. I also think you should maybe cater your comments to be more positive. A women who has a baby feels really unattractive much of the time, her body went thorough a lot of trauma, she's feeling vulnerable, and the last thing she wants to think is that her partner finds her unattractive. I think if you make your comments more "I'm concerned about your health" and less "I'm not attracted to you" you might get better results. Plus, women who have just had a baby should not jump into super intense excercise, it's actually dangerous for her body, which is still healing from child birth. Here are some ideas that you could do. I know they aren't much, but (pun intended), it starts with baby steps:

-cooking a nutrious meal or taking a cooking class together

-going on a walk after dinner with the baby

-just you and her going to the park and playing soccer

-sex is a great calorie burner!

There are tons of things to do, just get creative!

chanti · Answer

This is a difficult one. I understand your predicament and that you are trying to 'help' your girlfriend because you are concerned. And also that she keeps complaining and doesn't do anything. That sounds really annoying and totally reminds me of me lol.

From personal experience, I had gained weight last year, was moody and when my boyfriend came up to me about it, of course like any other girl who is constantly paranoid about her appearance, I got angry at him. I felt more insecure. We had a deep talk about it and I was still stubborn. He left it and did his own thing. It took me a while to join him in his walks but I eventually did. If he kept nagging me or pushing me about it I don't think I would've joined. I've lost some weight now but I'm glad he didn't push me, because...I am quite stubborn and unenthusiastic lol. I feel guilty for my bratty attitude but at least I did something.

Either have a talk with her and I mean a PROPER talk, tell her in no way do you mean to offend her, you love her and are concerned, but if she could just you know make adjustments, they don't have to be extreme, maybe evening strolls twice a week? You have to be very careful in what you say because I feel she is already insecure about her weight and she is just expecting you to let her be that way.

If she does not want any help and is assertive in what she prefers then you should leave her and let her make the choice for herself, you don't want to push it too much or else she won't do it ever and it will bring up more unnecessary arguments. If she doesn't want to listen then just focus on your own workout and let her be, til she changes her mind. You can only do so much. Hope it goes well.

NymphoVic · Answer

Throw out all the junk food, insist on doing all the grocery shopping, and only buy fruits, vegetables, and protein. Absolutely no carbs, as she will consume them immediately. No sodas either. If she complains, say that you are trying to be healthy and stay in shape, and if you have it in the house you will be too tempted.  Unfortunately she seems to have zero motivation, so if you want her to change, you really have to work at it.  For the fast food, I would research the food cravings chart and show it to her. It's actually really cool.  As for ciggis, make a rule that it can't happen in the house, car, or near the baby (you can lay the guilt on heavily with this one, doesn't she give a rat's behind about your child's health? Second hand smoke is a major issue).  Or you could just go to a beach with her, and make her realize how bad she looks compared to everyone else (subliminally,don't point to another girl and say "now if you looked like that, I'd be all over you"). Girls are crazy, and you need to tread carefully when critiquing absolutely anything about them.

Anonymous · Answer

I don't think you're being a d*** either. Even if she put on weight because of the kid she didn't do it healthily. If she is drinking sodas and smoking then she isn't only affecting herself but the child as well. If she is breast feeding then the child is directly affected if she isn't then the child is still being impressed upon by what she is doing. Additionally, you're actually caring about her and her health. Maybe you should talk to her about that instead of the weight. Tell her its not the weight that is the issue but not with the specific things she eats because you want her to be healthy. She is probably getting upset about it because she feels the same way. I think what you should do that is best is lighten her parenting role. Statistically she is probably taking care of the home and child mostly and that is really stressful. If she had a chance to get out more it'd be easier to lose the weight. You should also try to be an amazing example! Don't drink soda and only eat healthy food around her and maybe exercise in the house. Monkey see monkey do! Worked for me. My boyfriend is a health nut and I've dropped weight since I met him but he never mentioned my weight, not once.

Also you should arrange family activities if the kid is old enough go on a family bike ride, a family hike, a family picnic. Things that require outdoors and exercise. It might help her along.

Ps. My mom and dad went on family hikes when I was one month old and in a stroller! They hiked for 10 miles pushing me! hahah.

p.s.s . Find something that you're still attracted to like her eyes and compliment her on them. Help her self-esteem a bit but don't compliment her on her weight loss because she might feel bad and emotionally binge.

Anonymous · Answer

She's right. You should love her no matter what weight she is. You love someone for their personality not how much they weigh. If her weight is something that bothers you than the best advice I can give you is don't cut her down for it. A lot of time when people gain a lot of weight it's more emotional, or there feeling unhappy and stressed. You said that you guys had a child together, that’s bound to have been stressful for her. She lost her normal shape when she got pregnant and it’s not as easy to lose weight, or get your body back to normal. She now also has a child to look after and she can no longer just worry about herself. She can’t do things without thinking about her child first, so her sense of freedom is sort of gone. So yeah it’s understand she’d be stressed, feeling unattractive and not caring about herself as much. The more you cut her down, or make her feel bad the more she's going to not care about herself. You need love her anyways for who she is and make her feel like she means something to you. Make her feel attractive and sexy and she’ll try looking the part. You don’t have to lie about her weight, but making her feel good about herself will motivate her to actually want to lose weight and want get in better shape. When you feel good, you start to look good and you’re more open to changing things. You said you suggested she work out with you, but if she’s feeling like sh*t and depressed she’s not going to want to do anything.

Anonymous · Answer

It's really hard to get her to buy into this, especially if she doesn't seem motivated. She really has to want this in order for her to make a change.

It might be more effective though, to bring up the fact that she needs to be a good role model for your child. Children pick up habits from their parents, and she should be modelling good healthy habits.

Also, refuse to let sodas and junk into the house. Make that a rule in the house. I found that having crap around the house makes it easier to indulge. So instead, I only keep good foods around. Furthermore, to ensure that I always have something healthy to make, I keep some extra non-perishable food around the house, like canned beans, tuna, etc... That way there is no excuse to go out and get fast food.

Plan out meals ahead of time. Cook extra on the weekends and freeze for those nights that are going to be hectic. Keep cooked frozen chicken on hand, cook it on the weekend, slice it up, then put in a freezer bag to add to meals when you don't want to cook.

Keep veggies on hand, chop up on the weekend to prepare for the week.

It's going to be hard to get her to give into this. Maybe plan out a vacation or a trip to the beach in the summer? That might make her want to workout?

Anonymous · Answer

She might be depressed about something and just not working through the problem properly. Even if she doesn't overeat, there are hormones that work against our metabolic function and cause us to hold on to weight.

(1) Work out for one hour every other day or 30 minutes daily.

(2) Drink 12-16 glasses of water.

(3) Yoga/Meditation exercises.

(4) Don't bombard each other with stressful issues. Make a list and tackle one at a time.

(5) No pasta or yeasty; focus on brown rice and flat bread.

(6) Low-fat dairy only. Yogurt. No massive quantities of cheese, which cause bloating.

(7) White meats only. Lean meats only. MORE FISH.

(8) Fresh fruits, not juice.

(9) Ditch all sugary drinks and snacks -- including bogus "energy drinks" and "diet" soda. They all convert to fat.

(10) Love her no matter what she looks like. Positive body image starts now, regardless of stretch marks or jelly belly, not when she's lean and twiggy. Many women achieve their goal of being thin and yet still feel lonely and unloved, retaining a negative body image regardless of how good they actually look.

(11) Encourage ONE DAY of bingeing per week. If you deprive yourself of everything permanently you don't actually learn how to manage your desires/cravings. I do "chocolate Wednesdays" because that's the most stressful day of my week. Other people do "milkshake Tuesdays" or whatever. It's the same concept, different day, lol. Just don't go crazy with the binge -- one tablet of chocolate or one slice of chocolate cake, not a carton of entenmann's...

Anonymous · Answer

Ok, having gone through this myself, at the same age, I think I can give you the "skinny" so to speak.

1. You can't badger her into losing weight, but you know that.

2. She "knows" she fat, you don't have to tell her. She's having trouble both physically & mentally with the baby thing. She probably doesn't know what to do. Everyone is telling something different, from: you look great don't worry about it, if you're nursing the wt. will fall off (it doesn't), & that YOU should get off her back.

3. Men can almost just say "I want to lose wt." & it falls off..after having a baby...it is a hell of a lot of work, it's never easy again. And seeing you lose faster & easier bums her out. Sad but true.

4. Here's the talk to have with her: tell her you are worried about her & "us, " as in you 2. Tell her that yes, you will always love her no matter what size she is, BUT...you may not, and probably will not always be attracted to her at any size. Say that with kindness. Tell her you are still attracted to her & you always want to be, but you are concerned about it because you don't think it is a concern of hers.

You need to explain to her how you have always felt about her sexually & physically. Tell her how you want that again & more. You must explain about how men are visual people & that you have always loved her sexy body & want to keep an active sex life. And how important that active, healthy body is going to be to your children.

Paint the BIG PICTURE HERE. Paint the life that you want for the 2 of you. People can talk about health & healthy hearts all they want, but family & love is where it's at. You have to let her know where you stand. I mean, if this is a deal breaker, you have to speak up. Don't blind side her in another 40 #s by saying "See Ya! Can't stand to be with ya!"

Hope that helps.

Youdontknowmyname · Answer

Maybe its not the weight she ganied, what makes her less attractive, maybe it is her attitude towards her body and the way she handle this as well. No doubt she feels unconfortable and I can understand that it is hard to get motivation back. But why don't you cook together, if you want to try to change her eating habits. I think it is necessary to wake her interest in activity in general again: You don't have necessarily to start with sports, just go for a walk, with your child to the zoo or something like that- just anything to escape from just sitting around.

chessqueen · Answer

Look I hate ladies who make an excuse when they have a baby. You should see my mum and my cousins who have kids... they are absolute milfs. They don't shove doughnuts down their mouths and you can always excercise. Like for example put your baby in a pram and walk really fast. Or do some housework. That burns off calories. I think you should ask her to come for a walk with you and just power walk together. Maybe you should also suggest eating plans and just tell her that you love her in any way possible but you are just worried about her health. I don't think you are being a d*** at all. I wouldn't want a partner who looks like a jumping castle.

iheartradio · Answer

I agree with you.

Many girls do this and I can see how, as a guy, it would be frustrating. Many grils complain about their weight, yet they eat unhealthy foods and make no real effort to lose the weight. I don't think you're being a d***, I think she's just getting defensive because it's a sensitive topic for her and she doesn't like you reminding her that her weight is sloppy. It's especially annoying if and when girls have these high physical standards for guy yet don't meet high physical standards themself.

Coffinspire · Answer

You have to take this very delicately. Obviously you love her either way because you're still with her, but if she thinks that it's okay to be overweight (which I don't think she does because she gets offended when you bring it up) you would have a problem.

What I would suggest you do is walk together with the baby as a family (at least it's better than sitting on the couch) everyday that way you're not focusing on the "we're doing this because you're fat" and maybe you should take control of the grocery shopping and cooking since she's not making the right food choices. Such as, make her a healthy steak dinner with a side salad (obviously for you too) That way it looks like a romantic gesture and you're helping her at the same time.

Women being overweight after a baby is a really touchy subject so do you're best to keep your cool.

bettyboopdog · Answer

sorry she's sloppy.. I feel like it's selfish to let yourself go in a relationship and expect your partner to see you the same way fat... I feel less attractive if I put on 5lbs granted I've never had a child but I would never want to smoke or eat fast food around a child, your setting a horrible example. Make a rule with her and tell you that these changes HAVE to happen for your child.. Tell her that you want him to have healthy habits as he grows up and that your going to sign up for a few 5k runs and maybe she can sign up to or at least support you on this.

Lilithija · Answer

Well, in this case, I'd really say that coming at this from the angle of being a concerned parent would be a lot better received than from an angle of how her current weight is unattractive to you. Remind her that you love her and your child, and that's why you're concerned.

For one, kids do tend to pick up their parents' habits and an unhealthy diet is likely to negatively impact a child's physical and mental development. For another, it would be fun to bond as a family over some work outs; it would reinforce health and fitness as part of your child's lifestyle, for life. Lastly, every child deserves healthy parents they can look up to. Bad diets and smoking can shorten lifespans; if not for herself, encourage her to change for your child.

Don't forget to compliment her when she does something good, be it just eating a salad for lunch or walking instead of driving!

Calivegas · Answer

Well, I always like to reverse the situation. What if you watched the baby and gave he time to herself, let her know you want her to have some time to just treat herself right. Sometimes after having a baby men forget that we need to have some time to ourselves too. Perhaps her taking a nice long day to herself she will realize that once a week she does want to spend that time back in the gym.. Or you could even do something together. Get a babysitter and have a high energy date like hiking or taking a bike ride or just work out at home together. Just let her know that regardless you love who she is and the beautiful life you brought into the world- and then maybe you can see its not the outside that really matters its who she is that should attract you to her the most.

Anonymous · Answer

She's being a d*** about it but she might just feel insecure, you should love someone her no matter what, but you can't be attracted to her no matter what. She is complaining and isn't trying, you are trying to be fit. It's unattractive. You need to tell her this, her lack of motivation is unattractive.

Be even more fit, more motivated, go for daily jogs, etc. Seriously, get into it. You're girlfriend will see you getting fitter and hotter, caring about yourself and she will feel the need to keep up if she sees people hitting on you, unless she's an idiot.

Anonymous · Answer

have you tried getting her to do excersize(sorry sp?) not in the gym? like try to go on walks every day after dinnertime, it'll be nice and refreshing to get outside and it's something you and her, and the baby in the carriage, can do. Or go for bike rides, hiking. Also try to make her feel guilty for the cigarette smoking and the soda and fast food. because she KNOWS that those things aren't healthy, so try to make her feel bad for bringing those things into the life of your child. tell her you love HER and that you don't expect her to be perfect, I mean she did have a baby, but you do want her to simply be healthy!

Anonymous · Answer

okay but...if you DONT love her regardless of her size, and you think its b.s., then why are you with her? that doesn't make sense. if its that big a deal for you, you could just leave. shell be hurt, but id rather be with someone who wasn't killing themselves to look at me, wouldn't you? some men genuinely don't care, others do. it doesn't make you a bad person, but maybe you two shouldn't be together. I don't think its psychologically healthy to be involved with someone who has negative view of your own body and you can pick up on that. its negative reinforcement for health - the incentive becomes not a matter of health, but an issue of negative body image because you feel less desired.

i don't think you should be trying to change anyone but yourself. maybe if she sees you doing it (and not just talking...) she may be more motivated. if not, there's nothing you can really do or should do. this should be a decision she makes for herself.

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