She gained some weight but she is not fat at all!

  • farcaster@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    “I don’t think so but if you want us to eat healthier and get more exercise I’m game”

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      2 years ago

      He said in his post she has put on weight. Why lie when there are many other not lying answers that are much better?

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        She was underweight before because she hardly ate anything. She’s way better now. But some people comment on her change of weight because they compare it to how she was before.

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          When she was under weight, just tell her she looks a lot healtier then she did and most importantly that you like her no matter what.

          With humans it’s just like with other animals, you shouldn’t be able to see the ribs, you need to be able to feel them, just. (You can go hunt for them and tickle her to prove it ;) )

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          It´s a trap. She seems to suffer from an eating disorder, so if you directly respond to the statement, you can only lose. No matter what you say she will find a way to turn it around. Instead ignore the “I am fat” part and immediately steer away from the topic. Try something like:

          I’m sorry, it looks like this is freaking you out. You know it’s not useful to talk about it, right? So, let’s do something to change the mood. Shall we (insert activity you both enjoy) instead?

          I wish you both all the best!

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        2 years ago

        Has gained weight is different than is fat.

        She could have gone from 97lbs to 98lbs. Gained weight, but not fat.

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    Might as well ask Lemmy how to pass the Kobayashi Maru test, while you’re at it.

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      Might be a tricky example. The answer to that according to a certain cadet is to cheat. Not sure gf would appreciate that.

    • HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world
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      Understand the deeper meaning of the situation and what they are actually looking for?

      You know what, other poster that recommendations cheating may be easier.

      Edit: or is this a helplessness, try anyway deal??

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      2 years ago

      Thank you for a serious answer. I would love it if a man did this for me after I expressed dislike about my appearance.

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    2 years ago

    “Have you tried eating less than a metric fuckton of junk at every meal, ya goddamn ham planet?!”

    That’ll work.

  • NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world
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    You have to rebuke her. For real. Go like this:

    " Don’t you dare! I love this lovely girl here. Don’t you dare badmouth her or you’ll have to deal with me! "

    (and not a word about fat or weight or width or any outside descriptions, because this is only about self deprecation)

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    2 years ago

    My partner flat asked if I still find her as attractive as I used to. After some thought I said the following, “I don’t think that’s fair. You’re asking me to rate someone I care about so much. I don’t want to do that. I love you and just want to be there for you, with you.”

    Tbh, I don’t know what the right answer might be for others. I’m not that wise. All I know for certain is how I feel and hoped that was enough. It was, though I am sad that I can’t take her self-esteem and tear away those damn chains that hold it back from growing.

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    2 years ago

    Just say “you’re absolutely gorgeous, and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.”

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    “I want you to be happy with your body, if you need me to reassure you about how attractive you are I can, or if you want me to support you with changing your weight I can. I love you and your body”

    At least that’s basically where I go as a woman with a healthy weight but body image issues for not being underweight and a wife who gained a lot of weight over the pandemic and a girlfriend who is in the “needs to lose weight for her health” range.

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    I am hung up about weight like this. Spent so long on the far side of skinny that smack in the middle of healthy makes me feel I look fat. I do say I am fat, I know objectively that is not true but I miss being too skinny. Just venting really.

    I think just say that she is built great now, and you like it, but it’s her body. She probably isn’t worried that YOU think she’s fat. She is bothered because SHE thinks she’s fat.