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Okey Dokey · 08-27-09, 07:41 PM

Helen, what you describe is a common problem for couples I think. If one person decides to lose weight and the other doesn't want any part of it then there is going to be an adjustment period. Your boyfriend should be supportive, that's the bottom line. Even if he doesn't want to get in better shape, he should still support you in that. Maybe he's suffering from low self-esteem and worries that if you become thinner and healthier some thinner and healthier guy is going to come along and sweep you off your feet. Maybe also, watching you get healthier is a constant reminder of what he should be doing and that bugs him. Either way, I hope you guys find a way to grow together.

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Okey Dokey Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28	Helen, what you describe is a common problem for couples I think. If one person decides to lose weight and the other doesn't want any part of it then there is going to be an adjustment period. Your boyfriend should be supportive, that's the bottom line. Even if he doesn't want to get in better shape, he should still support you in that. Maybe he's suffering from low self-esteem and worries that if you become thinner and healthier some thinner and healthier guy is going to come along and sweep you off your feet. Maybe also, watching you get healthier is a constant reminder of what he should be doing and that bugs him. Either way, I hope you guys find a way to grow together. __________________ Okey Dokey is one of Weight Loss Center's esteemed Weight Loss Blog Authors.