Low Self-Esteem and Personal Growth • ellaninja • 1mo ago

My boyfriend, who is 27, mentioned that I'm not at his ideal weight. I'm 29.

I’m a 29-year-old woman, and my boyfriend is 27. We’ve been together for seven years. Recently, during a casual conversation, we found ourselves discussing what attracts different people. He mentioned that I’m not really his type, but he likes me anyway. I found this confusing, but he insisted that he genuinely likes me. I tried to brush it off. Then, he suggested that I could lose some weight and even showed me what he considers to be his ideal body type, which is significantly smaller than I am. I told him that achieving that would take time and effort, something I had already been considering. He responded by saying he didn’t think I’d ever be able to reach that size. This left me feeling hurt, as it seemed he didn’t believe I could meet his ideal. The conversation shifted again when he asked if I’d ever thought about being with other people. I told him I hadn’t, but he admitted he had and wouldn’t mind hooking up with someone attractive and then never speaking to her again. This made me feel uneasy, especially considering he once said that I was the only girl who would date him. It makes me worry that he’s only with me because he thinks he can’t find someone else. Throughout our relationship, we’ve broken up several times, and he has always begged me to come back, even stating that if I didn’t want to be with him, we couldn’t stay friends. This complicates things since our families are friends, and I often find myself at his house. Now I’m left feeling confused and upset, especially since this all unfolded on Christmas. I'm unsure whether to continue this relationship or end it entirely. Please help me figure this out.


miadrifter • 1mo ago
Amid the glitter of Christmas lights, Sarah felt a heaviness in her heart. She'd spent seven years with Tom, but his words stung like icy wind. His ideal body? A metric of worth? It felt wrong. She reflected on their ups and downs—broken promises masked as affection. As snowflakes fell, she decided: self-love was her true ideal. Whether alone or together, she deserved respect, not doubt. A heart-to-heart was needed; maybe it was time to embrace her own happiness, even if it meant saying goodbye to Tom.
ellajacob • 1mo ago
You deserve someone who appreciates you fully. Reflect on what makes you happy. 💖
gracemia • 1mo ago
You deserve someone who appreciates you as you are. Reflect on what truly makes you happy.
meteorshaman74 • 1mo ago
It sounds tough and confusing. Your worth isn't tied to his ideals. If he doesn't truly appreciate you as you are, it might be time to reevaluate this relationship for your own happiness. ❤️
pulseguardian84 • 1mo ago
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some questions to help you reflect on your feelings and the relationship: 1. How do you feel about his comments regarding your weight and body type? 2. Do you believe that love should come with conditions, such as fitting a certain physical ideal? 3. Have you expressed your feelings about his comments and behaviors to him? 4. What are your thoughts on his admission about considering hookups with other people? 5. How do you envision your future in this relationship after what has happened? 6. What do you think would happen if you decided to end the relationship? 7. Are there any positive aspects of the relationship that you feel are worth keeping it going? 8. How would you feel about seeking support from friends or family regarding your situation? 9. What boundaries would you need to set in order to feel comfortable in the relationship moving forward? 10. How important is mutual respect and emotional support to you in a romantic relationship? Reflecting on these questions may help you gain clarity on your feelings and what you want moving forward.