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My husband doesn't like the way I look

By June 4, 2010 - 9:11pm
 
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I am unhappy that my husband doesn't like the way I look. What I mean is he doesn't like my body type, he doesn't like the size of my nipples - he has a list. He said he thinks my face isn't unpleasant. I've been married to him for eleven years. He isn't mean; he's just very convinced that I do not fit the criteria that is required to be a good looking woman.

He responds sexually, but I find his attitude toward the way I look a turn off. He likes the way he looks and he is very comfortable in his own body.

I got breast implants nine years ago, frankly to please him, but still he said I don't fit the bill. I am in good health, a size 12. I'm almost 5'7". I have gained weight since going through menopause. I think I weigh around 155lbs. I usually weigh 128 lbs. He thought I was too fat at 128 lbs; he has told me just not to gain anymore or he'll leave.

I believe he loves me. He calls his assessment of my body "reality." He says he loves me for who I am, not for my body. I have gone from really liking sex to feeling ashamed of my body, I don't want to take off my clothes.

Any suggestions? I am trying to lose the weight and firm up, but it's a slow process.

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LEAVE HIM. I am willing to bet anything that you're beautiful and your body is just right. Clearly he doesn't appreciate what he has, and you should really teach him that if he doesn't like it then find someone else, because you're too good for him. And you really are. Any man that has a LIST of your imperfections is a complete and total loser. He should see you for the beautiful woman you are. What a JERK!

June 7, 2010 - 11:36am
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Dear song of songs!

I have to diasagree with your husband here. If you are 5'7 and 128 lbs, you are by no means overweight! The average size in America is a size 12 and you should be proud of yourself.

I often find that people who put down or ridicule others for the way they look, or for what they do..are insecure themselves but hide it well. You say he is comfortable with what he looks like but disregards your feelings about yourself that you are now uncomfortable to undress in front of your own husband? Relationships should not be insultive, they should be encouraging. If your health was at jeopordy due to being overweight, would he take you for a run to try and help you? Is this purely cosmetic?

How do you feel about you? If you remove his insults, how do you feel about you? Don't forget every woman has their own judgments about themselves but overall, do you feel sexy?

I have to agree with the above posts on this issue! If the man you love continues to insult your appearence, tell him enough is enough. This is clearly hurting your feelings and your description of yourself. Stand up and be beautiful because you are! Good luck!

June 5, 2010 - 10:13am

My dear, i dont want to feel sorry for you, but i want to encourge you to be yourself, be proud of your body you did not create yourself. Brace up and do not allow anybody put you down, tell yourself you are beautiful. Apart, from the exercise, healthy eating try to dress well. Wear thight fitted clothes the more, it will make you look slim & smart. Believe in yourself & you will make your husband jealous. All the best.

June 5, 2010 - 9:46am

Well.
I have been int he same situation. but in the other side.
When I got married, my husband was in perfect shape.
After only 4 years he gained 34 lbs, a huge beer gut, loose all his hair, only wore sweatpants, caps that said John Deere.
The top of the cherry was when he cheated on me, so by bye.
He begged for months, I haven`t talked or seen him in years.
Thank God we didn`t had kids.
Now, we live in a world where trought the media and magazines perfect bodies are the ideal.
Myself, I work as a Fashion model, trust me, I don`t look the same as in the ads, after they have redone and retouched and photoshoped me.No model does.
I do work out, but I hate doing it.
I recently found an article in Women`s Health, it works, I have been doing it for 3 weeks and I can see the results.
I am a couch potatoe, I am thin, but soft, and I have a stomach roll that I have been fighting since I was 17, with these exercises is almost gone, I cannot believe it.
I also changed my eating habits, I eat for breakfast the dinner from last night, a huge plate, for lunch some soup or salad, and after 6pm nothing at all, only water.
The agency trainer tought us to NEVER eat after 6pm, the body slowes down, and stores everything.
At the beggining my stomach hurted, but after a couple days I got used to.
Take lots of green tea also, but not after 7pm, it has caffeine
About your husband, if he says he loves you, tell him to start working out WITH YOU, whatever, instead of critisizin.
Is easy to be a blamer a point a finger, he can do crunches or weights, tell him that you NEED his support to get motivated, it will also get him in shape, and do some bonding.
Here is the link I told u about...enjoy..and don`t quit, it works!!
Best of luck!
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/abs-workout-routine

Anamaria
And as for leaving, he won`t do it, he`s just blabbing.

June 5, 2010 - 1:48am
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Anonymous

Ask him, what does he want out out of you? You say, he says he loves you and likes you the way you are, than he should not have any problem even if you were blind. I think he's like me. He's looking for another woman of his choice. My suggestion let go. There's someone for everyone. If he leaves you for whatever reasons, you will find a better lover who will have less complaints.

June 5, 2010 - 1:46am
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