Why SHOULDN'T you tell a spouse they need to lose weight? (call, cancer)

[stan4]

Originally Posted by LaoTzuMindFu

I notice how women all seem to be overlooking this really good post.

No way.

I am a woman, and I don't believe in man-woman fatty double standards.

Also, in my social and professional circles, the wives are almost all way hotter than their husbands.

[RiippaKiwi]

It is not your business. She/he is the one who lives in her/his body. If you dont like - find a new one.

[Lucario]

Originally Posted by stan4

No way.

I am a woman, and I don't believe in man-woman fatty double standards.

Also, in my social and professional circles, the wives are almost all way hotter than their husbands.

It's that way in lots of social and professional circles.

[TaoistDude]

I've never been fat, but over the last 7 years I've edged closer to the high end of normal BMI. I'm not happy about it, and keep trying to lose those pounds. My wife is very concerned about my health, especially after seeing neighbors (who take far less good care of themselves and are considerably overweight) experience severe and debilitating health issues recently. I'm very glad she cares enough to want to help me lose some weight. She's very positive and supportive, and not only helps plan healthy meals and activities, but finds interesting and persuasive ways to motivate me, that work for me. Her concern is clearly out of love, not merely aesthetics.

[srjth]

I would NEVER say this or anything negative about their weight.

[findly185]

I'm a women and would appreciate anyone telling me that I've put on some extra weight.

[fleetiebelle]

Originally Posted by findly185

I'm a women and would appreciate anyone telling me that I've put on some extra weight.

You wouldn't have already noticed the fit of your clothes and how you look in the mirror?

[findly185]

Originally Posted by fleetiebelle

You wouldn't have already noticed the fit of your clothes and how you look in the mirror?

I can fluctuate about 10lbs and not change pants/top sizes, so not necessarily.

[srjth]

Originally Posted by findly185

I'm a women and would appreciate anyone telling me that I've put on some extra weight.

I'm sure you'd already know if you've gained weight.

[findly185]

Originally Posted by srjth

I'm sure you'd already know if you've gained weight.

Reinforcement that it's not just "in my head" (since a lot of girls think they are overweight to begin with even if they are not), is good motivation to do something about it.