Is it okay for the guys if their girlfriend is OVERWEIGHT???

Philippines
January 30, 2012 11:03am CST
I have many friends that are overweight and their BF loves them so much, I also have some guy friends who prefer sexy ladies. So I'm just wondering, is SIZE really matters in LOVE??? For me, physical appearance is not really the basis since you love that person because of his attitude, not his size. but for guys, what if you girlfriend started to gain weight? Is it still okay for you, or would you look for sexier woman?
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24 responses
30 Jan 12
Like anything involving humans, it depends on the person. Some people go for looks above all else. Others go for something else. Personally, I don't think weight or looks are particularly important at all: I'm MUCH more interested in intelligence and personality. But I also know that I'm unusual on that front or maybe it's just age.
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
Hello! you're right.. we have different personalities, thus, we are not all the same in deciding what are the qualities we like to someone.. I based it in his attitude or personality :)
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
I'm not a guy but a girl. I think when it comes to love weight is not a barrier. There was this professor of mine, who I really admired. His girlfriend is overweight yet he loved her girlfriend.
• Philippines
30 Jan 12
Very true sis,, My boyfriend is big too yet I still love him.. Physical appearance specially the size should not be the basis in loving someone.. :)
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
8 Feb 12
Many in society today are frivolous and shallow and western (bad) influences have spread near and far. SAdly, "overweight" and "obese" and "fat" are dirty words and the people they describe are less than human it would seem and they are to be shunned. They do not deserve love or affection in the eyes of some. God bless those who love a fatty because a fatty is a person too who as well as bleeding when they are cut, they hurt when people are unkind.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
5 Aug 12
hi, i also have friends who have a overweight lover / partner, i think its not that physical appearance but also depend upon the person or couple because once you love your partner you will accept and love him/her even the ugly side of your partner what ever it is.
@stringer321 (5643)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
16 Feb 12
My brother used to make fun about fat people. He didn't laugh in their face but me and him used to joke about it. One day came and he brought a fat lady home and she was nice and caring . She was his girlfriend and my dad don't like her for having the weight problem. He maybe right about some practical issues : she might get fatter and don't care about it after the marriage , it is also not healthy to be fat. Being fat can be considered as a result of being lazy and just eating (at least children tend to think so) but it's not true , it has many reasons like what we eat , how our body deal with fat and etc... I personally like ladies that are fat but still have proportions , not round like an egg.But , who knows...maybe I will fall in love with an extremly fat lady...
@blazer2 (48)
• Nigeria
7 Mar 12
I love my ladies slim and 'carriable'. But overweight, I don't really like it. I think its a personal thing. Some love their lady fat, while others love them slim and sexy.
@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
31 Jan 12
It should not matter. Be it a BF or a GF. Whatever is attractive is sexy to them. Some thinks that big is sexy. Its all a matter of personal taste.
• Southend-On-Sea, England
31 Jan 12
I think if it's true and proper love, the issue of the other person's appearance would pale into insignificance, as surely if it's real love, we love the what the person is inside rather than what they look like?
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
31 Jan 12
I am not a man so I hope you don't mind me giving my opinion on this. I read once that on average both men and women gain some weight when they get married or are in a relationship where they are happy and comfortable. I think that gaining weight can sometimes be just a part of life. I know that there are extremes where someone gains a whole lot of weight but if it is a medical problem, what can they do? The partner agreed to be with them through good times and bad. I wouldn't mind if my b/f gained some weight but if I did, I would definitely want the same respect.
@andy77e (5156)
• United States
31 Jan 12
It depends on the person. The answer is, yeah it does matter to some guys. You have preferences too, right? You like a tall guy, or a short guy, or a guy with light skin or dark skin, or long hair or short hair... Right? Don't we all have preferences? The point is beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The person looking. One guy looks at a girl and thinks she's attractive. Another isn't impressed, but sees another and is attracted to her. People are different. It's normal.
@sanofer (525)
• India
31 Jan 12
it depends on the guys mind. Actually love is blind and there is no point in seeing how he or she looks. Beauty will not come with a girl for lifelong. I am a girl and according to me the partners character or attitude is must and not his or her beauty or weight. If the girl is not good in character and looks beautiful,there is no point in loving her and the relationship will end soon.
• United States
1 Feb 12
I've dated overweight women in the past, and I would probably date one now. However, I would prefer if she would take steps to lose weight and get healthier. I actually like thick women, but when a person in general is overweight, they greatly decrease their chances of living a longer life. They also put themselves at greater risk for chronic diseases. But to answer the question I would prefer my girlfriend if I had one to get healthier. I would workout with her if she needed extra motivation.
@myzhian (584)
• Philippines
31 Jan 12
True love never judge any physical outlook yet it embraces more the inner being and spiritual aspects! Many guys are first attracted to the outer appearance of a girl but when time comes they'll realize that they will need a woman who can raise a good family and care for them for the rest of their lives!
• Hungary
31 Jan 12
Someone who really inlove they dont matter if your fat og gained weight.Its just desame problem i was really thin before but now since i was married.Hubby always feed me a nice food now i already gained more weight.When i asked hubby if he dont find a mistress just because i am not sexy anymore.He answered he still loved me his love will never fade even i am fat like my mom he dont care.But even i gained more weight i tried my best to eat less and a little bit diet also.
@kedves (728)
31 Jan 12
well i guess if you love someone you love them so their size is just another part of them .. but if you like slim women/men or bigger women/men and your partner changes opposite then she or he is becoming opposite to your taste .. love needs to be strong to bridge the gap of change other wise you will lose them ...
@Theresaaiza (10487)
• Australia
31 Jan 12
As far as physical attraction is concerned, yes women with slimmer bodies tend to get the most attention. But what really sustains a relationship is far beyond looks or body size. It's all going to boil down to attitude. But you know what there's never a one-size-fits-all formula for a successful relationship. So even between the best people in terms of attitude still face many trials in a relationship. It's all about partnership, support and acceptance, love, respect and trust.
@tatzkie23 (770)
• Philippines
31 Jan 12
I think that size does not really matter. I know and still believe that there are still guys who prefer not to look on the physical appearance of the person. Although there are still other who prefer the physical appearance. They still tend to look at their attitudes, True beauty is inside a person. Beauty will fade but the personally will not. And i don't mind if my hubby will get fat, but if this will cause him some troubles then i think he needs to reduce his weight. I've also asked my hubby that, What if i get fat, would you still love me? He said, of course. Does not matter, i love you for who you are forever. LOL.
@mavil85 (348)
• Philippines
31 Jan 12
Girl, it has to be OK with them or else.. Guys should go into a relationship because of love and not solely on appearance, if they truly love you then they should accept you whatever weight you have. But ofcourse that's a girl's perspective, men are different they want to falunt their women they want to have the best looking gf they can bring and introduce to anyone. so.. it really depends on who you ask.
• Australia
31 Jan 12
If guys don't care about the girlfriend weight, it's ok for overweight. While I hope I can lose my weight...
• Australia
31 Jan 12
If guys do not care about their girlfriend weight, it's ok for overweight. While I can lose my weight...