Does it matter to you if your partner gets a little out of shape?

Philippines
August 11, 2008 8:23pm CST
My girlfriend has gained weight during the past few months. She would complain sometimes that she's getting fat. I would always tell her that it doesn't really matter to me but sometimes I can't help it but poke her soft tummy. Then she would be a little bit annoyed and tell me that I'm teasing her because she's getting fat. Then I would just cuddle her and call her sexy If that doesn't work I ask her then to join me for some jogging. Problem is she doesn't want to exercise and I don't want her starving herself too much from dieting. So tell me does it matter to you when your partner gets a little bit fat? Also how do you convince your partner to join you in physical activities?
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@pehpot (4762)
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
Yes. I used to tell to my husband that when he becomes fat I'll leave him. I am serious on that one I just don't know if I can live up to what I said. But really I am into slim type and I wan t my husband to stay slim.
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
Well that's nice at least you make him healthier too. Thanks for responding
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
not a big deal.. as long as just a little :p nawh just kiddin.. real answer: for me.. doesn't matter really.. my girlfriend gained a little weight coz she's so thin like a skeleton so i told her to gain a lil weight for her to become more attractive in my eyes... i love her so much coz she follows everything what i want :)
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
That's nice you really don't have to worry about her gaining weight. Thanks for responding
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@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
12 Aug 08
I think some people just don't like exercising. And others just want things to magically happen for them and think wishing for weight loss will help. I personally don't care if my partner is a little out of shape, because I am also a little out of shape. I do like someone who is in shape enough to walk around places with me, but I don't go jogging or anything like that so they don't need to be that in shape to keep me happy.
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
I agree that some people are really not just into that stuff .Thanks for responding
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@kaezy_kulet (2465)
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
I do not mind..in fat i am asking him to eat much often because he is quite thin i do not want him to look like a skeleton..hahahaha..My boyfriend always say that whatever i look like he likes me and he loves for whatever i am..in whatever shape or look i am he's love won't change because it is not my appearance that he had loved but is for who i am..
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
I think that's the best way to say it to a girl .Thanks for responding
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@richiem (3644)
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
it really doesn't matter for me. But I also do what you did, poking her tummy. And she really get annoyed. But my girlfriend is different from yours because she tries to keep her figure. She is not into a lot of physical exercise. She just diet. And what keeps her fit is her work. She is a workaholic person that she sometimes won't eat if her work isn't finished yet. I guess your girlfriend must have something to be busy about. Something that she would really love. Have a nice day!
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
My girlfriend goes on a diet too but apparently the diet that worked for her before is not working for her now. Thanks for responding and for the tips.
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@xanraven (145)
• United States
12 Aug 08
It has never bothered me that since we got married my husband gained a little weight. I did too of course it was from having kids. Anyhow he and I just talk it over like adults without getting upset. We both decided that we would exercise or walk and cut back on processed foods andhow much we ate. It helps to do this kind of stuff together. Support is always important. I just ask my husband if he wants to take a walk with me. A little tip: Jogging hurts girls unless they have a very good strong supportive bra. Try just getting her to walk with you a couple nights aweek. That's worked for me so far.
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
Thanks for the tips and for responding
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@angelyka (57)
• Philippines
12 Aug 08
Get her a DVD of Carmen Electra's Aerobic Striptease. She will shed the extra pounds and trust me, you'll get something out of this too :P
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• Philippines
14 Aug 08
Good luck! And have fun :P
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• Philippines
13 Aug 08
Thanks for responding and for that very nice advice. I just hope I would get the results soon
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
13 Aug 08
It does matter if he has health issues, which he has and is not really doing anything about it. I'm not in any good shape either and kind of let myself go this summer but when he gets back from working overseas next month, we are getting back into walking again. He has never been one to exercise except when it comes to golf (even then he drives a cart around and doesn't walk LOL). I stopped walking the bike trails close by because two ladies were assaulted so we will just walk the streets.
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• Philippines
13 Aug 08
That's good that you spend time together doing those. Thanks for responding.
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@misshoney (973)
• Philippines
13 Aug 08
hello magojordan :-) i think you are a very nice and thoughtful boyfriend and you really love your girlfriend. I think it is a bit natural for most girls to be conscious of their weights and well guys may find it hard to understand that but that is just the way it is… we girls don’t get it also why you love playing basketball so much. But because we love you, we try to understand that fact. So just be a little patient and understanding with your girlfriend. Also, don’t forget to remind and make her feel how much you love her so she won’t feel so insecure or conscious. Assure here through you words and actions that you love her no matter what shape she’s in.
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• Philippines
13 Aug 08
I agree with what your saying. Actually it's my girlfriend who loves basketball more than me Anyway I always try to make her feel special and hopefully with your tips things would be better. Thanks for responding.
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@successlog (3172)
• China
12 Aug 08
Hello magojordan I think it depends on your opinion.I think you can judge the feeling yourself when you find your girlfriend getting fat. right? For me, I prefer the thin sexy girl.But i think i just judge the standard by the girl i meet whether or not she is suitable to get thin.If she is thinner, but unhealthy,i would rather she become a little fatter. maybe we are seeking for the good half point between the health and thin.if we can keep this well,It is better.lol good luck to you
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
Thanks for your enlightening answer and for responding
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@yenwie84 (1344)
• Malaysia
12 Aug 08
For me,it's really doesn't matter when my boyfriend is a little bit fat,but what I concern is his health. My boyfriend has gained weight too for the past one year. I don't mind about his shape,but the problem is his health. As I am working in medical field,I am more sensitive to this. I am afraid he will be getting obese,high blood pressure and leads towards heart diseases if he does not control his diet. He also does not like to exercise,so what I do is control his diet. I am not letting him to starve,but I feed him with more fruits and vegetables instead unhealthy food such as fast food and so forth. Slowly,these few months,he is very busy with his work and with the control of diet,he has managed to lose some weight and looks more healthy.
• Philippines
13 Aug 08
Thanks for responding. I agree that health is a main concern here.
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@reckon21 (3479)
• Philippines
13 Aug 08
No, it doesn't matter at all. I love her for what she is not for the way she look like. But a little bit of exercise will do good.
• Philippines
13 Aug 08
Thanks for responding. Yup a little exercise would do good.
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• India
12 Aug 08
yea it really bothers....gaining a lil wait is nt a prblm but turnin like a hippo is prblamatic...try convincin her 2 do some chores so tht she may lose some weight...if she dosnt like2 excrcise u gota do somthg much bettr
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
Yup I think I must do something better. Thanks for responding
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
when my hubby and i got married 2 years ago,we both started gaining weight because we enjoy eating together...fir me it does'nt really matter as long as we both enjoy our company together... but we both decided to trim down due to health state.
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• Philippines
12 Aug 08
It's good you're both concerned with your health. Thanks for responding
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• India
12 Aug 08
we make friend no coz of figures....but in friendship we can talk about health physique or body goes ot of shape.
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• Philippines
13 Aug 08
Thanks for responding.
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@shonali (1286)
• India
3 Dec 08
i wouldnt mind at all if my partner got a little out of shape as i myself have become a little out of shape though i am getting alittle back into shape now as i wasnt well there was sabsolutely no exercise for me....and as a matter of fact even my partner aint too much in shape himself but none the less i still love him a lot and will always love him no matter whether he looses weight or puts on weight
• India
29 Oct 10
love is not physical.... but as far as health it matters as we live in world not in heaven.. so we need to b fit also.. n what's bad in being fit .:) Be healthy. Stay healthy as anyway...we are living. Then live healthy.
@shana123 (2095)
• India
12 Aug 08
I have to really apprecite you because your unlike other guys who always stays outta shape but they will only blame their girls...You keep telling her that her cheeks look so sweet and chubby and her face really bright something like this because girls will love when you add these phrases.. I have become fat and i dont want to be when i asked my guy he said that he doesnt really bother about that though i had doubt inside me like your girl, once my friend commented on me that im very fat and none of the clothes are going to fit me herethen and they made lots of fun because of my tummy then i told my boyfriend and he said he is going to blaster them if they do it again.. then only i understood that he only loves my heart and doesnt really bothered of anything.. he advices me not skip my food as im already anemic he suggested me to do bend down exercise..swimming is very effective because i have got wheezing it is diffcult for me .. you people can jogg as well as do swimming because you will love it when your in something cool!!! happy mylotting..
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• Philippines
13 Aug 08
Thank you very much and thanks for responding.
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@mariechin (426)
• Philippines
13 Aug 08
Of course... As much as possible we want to keep the relationship healthy. Being healthy it includes, emotional, psychological, spiritual, physical, intellectual etc. Maybe you could convince your partner to be active in physical activities by showing an doing it yourself first, eventually she will follow, use some medical facts about heart disease, stroke etc. You oculf also tell her that exercise realeases happy hormones in the body making your relationship stronger, Also maybe you could tell her that exercise and gym willl increase your bonding time. ou don't want your partner to die early because of sedentary lifestyle right? :)
• Philippines
8 Sep 08
Your welcome! It's a privilege DEar..
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• Philippines
13 Aug 08
I'll try your suggestions. Thanks for responding.
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@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
12 Aug 08
My husband was out of shape when I met him, and he really hasn't changed a bit. Sometimes I will try to make him eat healthier, and sometimes I will find ways to make us both more active, such as playing sports outside that require a lot of physical activity. But to me, I still love him regardless of how he looks. I myself gained a lot of weight after having my kids, and I'm not doing much to take it off. I try to diet now and then, but give up quickly. I don't think you should push your girlfriend to do what she doesn't want to. If you really love her, you'll love her no matter how fat she is, because it's not her looks that are important, but her heart and her personality. Let her decide when and how to take the weight off, and support her in any decision she makes.
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• United States
13 Aug 08
"Diets" aren't about skipping meals, it's about making healthier choices, and lifestyle changes to become healthier. Perhaps you should tell her to stop trying to diet and just try to be healthy. I bet if she ate healthy foods and added a bit of excersize, even just walking, that she'd lose the weight.
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• Philippines
14 Aug 08
Thanks again for the tips.
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• Philippines
13 Aug 08
Well I appreciate her trying to go on a diet but it doesn't seem to fit her because it's bad for her to skip meals. Thanks for responding.
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@jxl142 (2)
• China
12 Aug 08
I have the same situation to yours,but a little bit different that i'm getting fat too!you konw our hobby is cooking and eating,we like them very much.so we are getting fat together.however i don't worry about the shape but the health,because fatness will cause many chronic disease.now we often talk about doing some exercise,but we are too lazy to do it!finally i decided to choose a game like swimming,tennis which we all like to play.if we can find interests in it i will very happy.this is my solution,if you get better answers don't forget to tell me
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• Philippines
13 Aug 08
I will tell you of course. it's nice to get involved in sports. Thanks for responding
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