I remember with him, and previous crushes, that I never felt I was the kind of woman they liked. That I was somehow always "lacking". Even my first crush was a guy who liked the class ballerina. Seriously.
As an adult, I realize that those memories speak volumes about self-esteem, and maybe, why I go above and beyond to let a guy know I am there for him, and that I care for him. I think that this is a result of growing up as a very overweight female, and having numerous situations where guys may have expressed interest in me, but they always wanted to keep it a secret from other people, as if they were ashamed.
I am curious as to your experiences with your weight and relationships:
- Did you notice any patterns, relationship wise, that were tied into your weight?
- How did you overcome any of these patterns or issues?
I think the more we realize certain patterns, the more we can overcome them.