A weighty issue for relationships...
If you've ever struggled with your weight you know what a sensitive issue it is. It shouldn't necessarily be that way but people do get hurt feelings when others make comments, etc.
Turn the tables and what if you're worried about your partner's weight gain? A doubly-difficult dilemma - in fact a ‘Devil's armpit’ of a dilemma if ever there was one.
On my weekly Love Clinic on iVillage UK I've answered one woman's dilemma about her partner's weight gain. When it goes live later today I'll put in a live link to it here.
TODAY’S TIP: the difficulty lies in the fact that no matter how carefully you choose your words, if you comment on your partner's weight gain at the wrong moment it can profoundly affect them.
In my line of work I've heard so many people say that it took only one comment on a day they were feeling bad about themselves to have a lasting, negative effect on their body image.
Do check out my advice later on if you want some thoughts on how to handle this topic with your partner.
In the meantime two quick tips are:
*start stocking your cupboards with good foods not junk foods
*get out for exercise together that's fun to do - walking, swimming, dancing, etc.
Take care, Pamx