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Old 06-20-2008, 11:44 AM   #13 (permalink)
stumped
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Default Re: Weight ruining marriage

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Originally Posted by GAsoccerman View Post
I ahve to admit if my wife gained 95Lbs since we were married, I would be very upset.

I have blatantly told my wife she needs to get in shape for health reasons. I think she is a georgous women, but not if she get's lazy and get's fat.

The problem is he waited to long to tell you, it has probably been eating at him for a long time.

Sit down with him, maybe you can discuss about working out together, maybe he can be your coach. He can help you eat better. make it a "team" effort. It is a lifestyle change and you need to change.

You may have a job wear you can wear jeans and sneakers, but you can still dress up somewhat, nice slacks and a nice blouse. My wife can wear some nice clothes to work, and then take them off soon as she gets home, and I say, why did you change? I didn't get a chance to look you over. (we are visual creatures) I feel bummed, Left out, when my wife wears asexy top to work, then changes to a t-shirt when she get's home, I understand the whole "comfort" thing, but hey, have a drink with me, let me drool over you a bit before you go change.

But I coach my wife, I have a routine she works out to and eats better becuase I brought it to her attention. Ask him for help and guidence about getting back into shape.

I don't think he wants a divorce, but he wants you in better shape, So honey losing 30 pounds is a great start!! Now keep going. Get him involved and communicate with him how much you love him and that you will do this for him.

Best of luck!
Thanks for the insight =)

Like I said I completley understand where he is coming from and I think I know why it took him so long to come out and say it because he told me he didnt want to hurt me and it made him feel superficial. Which I tried to explain to him that I didnt take it that way at all.

About dressing up at work....I work for an Automotive Performance Shop and I have made some changes to look a little better but I cant really dress up with nice slacks or blouses because I move parts around not necessarily greasy stuff but tires etc. I am the office manager but we are a small company and we all pitch in and do a little of everything. Another reason why I wear sneakers is because you dont want your toes exposed in this place you might lose one! Like I said I have made steps to look more presentable by doing my hair and makeup instead of wearing a pony tail and now that I have lost some weight I am tucking my t-shirts in and wearing a belt (which I need a new one cause its too big now) instead of leaving them hanging out and looking sloppy. I am still girly as with getting my nails and toes done religously. And I have to say just the changes I have made are making me feel alot better about myself which is awesome!
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