Meeting up with him for the first time in 10 years, worried what he’ll think of me. Advice?

[Anonymous]

So we dated as teens for a short time and recently reconnected. He messaged me on a very old account which had old pics on me, but I was able to log on originally to reply then tell him to text me. Here’s the thing, within the last 10 years I’ve battled with health issues and birth control made me gain a shit ton of weight. Stopped Bc last December and haven’t lost much. Yes I workout and I try to eat the best I can. I told him about my medical stuff but never mentioned my weight. Im insecure about it cause back when he knew me I had an eating disorder aka Ana and I was much smaller. I’ll wear clothes that look good on me, but when we meet up on Friday I’m worried what he’ll say or react. Im worried he’ll be rude. So far this isn’t a date date but more of catching up and at most Id like to be his friend but I’m worried he won’t want me as a friend based on how I look. Any encouragement or advice?

[YesterdaysChild]

Not much you can do about your weight, at least not in the short term. I don't think surprises are in order. He may just be seeing you as you were back then and has that image in his head. Send him pics of you as you are now and put the ball in his court. Let him make the first move to see if he is really still interested. It will save you any embarrassment or humiliation that you may get at a face-to-face first-time meeting.

[EmmaMary]

REPORTED...DUPLICATE.

[EmmaMary]

Thank you for the MHO.

[Nikki1989]

Just be yourself and try not to overthink it.

[Iron_Man]

Just go with the flow

[In_Trance]

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