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NotsoNew · 01-23-2005, 12:25 AM

As someone who often looks at myself as "fat" I understand her concerns completely.

I am always watching my weight and I don't think I will ever consider myself thin. Don't get me wrong, I don't lack self confidence, but when I look in the mirror, I see things that bug me, but no one except me would see.

My husband most of the time thinks I am too thin. I recently gained about 10 pounds (on purpose because I really did need to). He tells me that this is the perfect weight and that I look great, but I stil do have that nagging feeling when I look in the mirror...
Society does have a lot to do with women's self image - I am convinced of that.

That being said, I really like the suggestion of walks after dinner under the stars. We also eat pretty healthy.

Keep telling her she is beautiful, compliment her on how she looks when going out and show her that you love her and are attracted to her. That should help - it helps me when my husband does this for me.

01-23-2005, 12:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
NotsoNew Swingers Board Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 392 Location: MD Status: Couple Swing Lifestyle Name:newbies123	Re: Body Image...An Age-Old Quandary As someone who often looks at myself as "fat" I understand her concerns completely. I am always watching my weight and I don't think I will ever consider myself thin. Don't get me wrong, I don't lack self confidence, but when I look in the mirror, I see things that bug me, but no one except me would see. My husband most of the time thinks I am too thin. I recently gained about 10 pounds (on purpose because I really did need to). He tells me that this is the perfect weight and that I look great, but I stil do have that nagging feeling when I look in the mirror... Society does have a lot to do with women's self image - I am convinced of that. That being said, I really like the suggestion of walks after dinner under the stars. We also eat pretty healthy. Keep telling her she is beautiful, compliment her on how she looks when going out and show her that you love her and are attracted to her. That should help - it helps me when my husband does this for me.