Should You Lose Weight To Save Your Marriage?

Sometimes when couples have been together for a long time, one partner will have put on a lot of weight, while the other will have stayed relatively slim. Surprisingly, it’s actually a fairly common situation and it can actually put a lot of strain on a marriage. Of course for many people, long years in a loving relationship means that weight and physical appearance doesn’t mean very much. But what happens if your partner wants you to lose weight?

There is a common belief that you should never make any changes to your appearance, including losing weight, to make anyone else happy. But the realities of a relationship are that sometimes individuals are willing to make lifestyle changes if it will improve things for their partner. It’s important to consider the different options and not make any rushed decisions.

Gaining weight can mean that you stop doing many of the things that you used to do. If you did any of those things with your partner this can leave the two of you feeling disconnected and could mean you naturally spend less time with each other. Of course you can always choose an alternative activity to enjoy together, but if it was something that your partner really cared about, you could consider losing weight to be able to enjoy it again.

Weight gain can lead to a deterioration of your health and wellness, so sometimes your partner wanting you to lose weight can be motivated by fears for your health. If you want to enjoy a happy, healthy life together for as long as possible, the best idea is always to stay in the best shape you can.

Ultimately the decision has to be yours. But there are many reasons other than just wanting to fit into your old jeans to lose weight.