Most of us are insecure about one thing or another - especially when it comes to our bodies . But one 34-year-old claims her anxieties have skyrocketed, after her boyfriend gave her legs an upsetting nickname. Before delving into her story, the woman claimed she'd been with her partner for around five years and has stayed almost exactly the same size during their relationship - a US size 16/ UK 18.
Although 'his usual type' of woman is typically very skinny, it seemed he was initially happy to date her regardless. However, this has suddenly changed, with the 39-year-old boyfriend now making not-so-subtle jabs. "He's only known me at this size.
I do know his type is very skinny. But he chose to date me at this size," the woman explained anonymously on Reddit . "There have been 'things' here and there where I know he finds me too heavy, which is why I'm now wondering if I'm overreacting.
" Reflecting on one specific conversation, the nameless woman claimed she'd been suffering from a painful 'knee issue' and was discussing it with her partner. He suggested she should undergo bariatric surgery - a procedure often intended to help people with obesity lose weight. However, the woman stressed she simply wouldn't qualify, and claimed that you 'have to have a BMI of 35 or over' in her area.
In response, her boyfriend boldly said: "You would qualify. You need to lose a lot of weight." She replied: "Um, I know I have to lose weight but you make me sound HUGE," while beginning to feel 'a.
