Hi everyone!!!
Eny - I definately think that is a great possibility with Joe! It would definately explain alot! From birth baby boys are treated differently....they are held differently, most aren't cuddled as much as baby girls (at least by their fathers and notice I said most and not all). They are given different toys to play with...and most are taught it is not acceptable to play with certain things. Around age 11-12 it has been proven that boys start to cry less than girls.....there are so many male stereotypes.....get the "right" job (for example Doctor, Lawyer, labor worker...something like that most men don't grow up wanting to be a nurse or something that is typically stereotyped as a female job).....be the bread winner and support the family....be tough and don't cry or show emotion....be competitive and win...etc..etc!
With your weight loss and successful degree/career and boost in confidence he is probably feeling a little less superior or like he isn't living up to those stereotypes....he is also probably a little jealous of your accomplishments both career and weight loss and maybe a little jealous of what may come...maybe he thinks that since you are losing weight and confident of yourself that you may find someone better than him and leave him....he may feel like he isn't good enough for you!
If I were you I would just try to show interest in things that he likes (for example if he is a big football buff...talk to him about preseason foot ball and ask him if he is ready for the season to start...who is he rooting for going to the super bowl...etc...) Often times we women get caught up in our problems and our life...we always expect the men in our lives to listen and be interested but we very seldom return the favor to them.....also be encouraging....if something is coming up with a new job or promotion and they are thinking about applying or something....be extremely supportive...if the succeed be even more supportive...if they fail ....just reassure them that they did everything they could and they will get it next time!
These things should boost his ego! Plus it couldn't hurt if you told him how great he is and the reasons why you love him! Like maybe when you come home from work one day just kick off your shoes and sit next to him on the couch and just say "This is my favorite part of the whole day....the part when I get to come home to you!".....make him feel important to you....that will take away any worry that you are gearing up to move on or find someone else!!!
But....congratulations are in order! Look at how much weight you have lost and the confidence you have gained and how great you feel about yourself! I'm proud of you.....and I'm definately proud of you for not giving up no matter how your relationship seems to suffer! If he is the right one for you he will come around!
the support in here! We know when to 
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BUTA I DID IT!! and my legs felt it FOR SURE!!!
it's not all about the numbe ron the scale and what's going into your mouth! 
on the 11's! That's AWESOME! I Can't Wait until i'm there! I have some cute 12s hanging in the closet right now that I'm DYING to get into!!! Hopfully another #10 or so! 
