Flamboiement Lunaire
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A year ago, after I graduated, I worked out a lot. Like, a lot. I lost around 20-ish pounds, Then my boyfriend and I started talking on Skype all day everyday. And you can probably assume that I have no time to work out. I feel really guilty about that. I've gained around 10 of those pounds back and it goes up and down all the time.
But this whole time he'd been telling me that I was cute, and he even once called me "kawaii."
But yesterday, with me being in a bad mental state due to my period and self-esteem issues, I asked him if I'm too fat to be cute. He asked me what I mean by cute. I told him that what I mean is like, am I too fat to be a cute or kawaii girlfriend. He sounded all nervous, and he said verbally, no. But then the other part.. yeah.
He thinks I'm too fat to be cute. I feel like he's been lying to me this whole time. I just... want to cry non stop now. I just want to sleep forever.
Anyway.. I don't know.
Sorry....
OKAY!
So I've noticed everyone keeps giving you s**t boyfriend advice.
( 1 ) If he didn't like you, he wouldn't have dated you in the first place. And that was with the extra 20lbs right?
( 2 ) I TOTALY understand wanting that affirmation from your man (or partner for you dear readers), but it's an awkward positions anyone can be put into.
( 3 ) We women read into things—sometimes a little too much. If you are feeling really upset by his nervousness, let him know, but in calm way. He'll probably apologize for making you feel bad about yourself, and tell you he really does love you.
( 4 ) People shouldn't villainize others for being physically attracted to a certain body. That's like getting mad at someone for being gay. They can't help it. You can get mad at them if they are being a douche. If your boyfriend was saying "Omfg, Becky! You're a fat slob, I don't understand why, blah blah blah, I hate being with you, you make me sick," then hell yeah! Leave his a**. He is being abusive. But if a guy is like, "Bae, if your panties feel too tight, why don't we go to the gym together?" Keep him. He wants to help you.
( 5 ) In any relationship, you need to communicate clearly with your partner. If skyping with him all day is having a negative effect, talk it out. Schedule times (preferably after your workout) to Skype.
Realize this: You originally wanted to lose weight, and you did. (I am actually super proud of you for losing 20lbs because I know how hard it is). You gained some of it back—which is not a big deal, you can still lose it. But you have to make up your mind wether or not you want to try losing weight.
If you do, it has got to be for you. Health, appearance, or to feel happy, whatever. Not for your boyfriend.
If you don't, and you are happy with your appearance, then know that you are beautiful. :> And your boyfriend obviously likes you.