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[/h][COLOR=rgba(var(--i1d,38,38,38),1)]Marriage & Fat Loss, Ted and Diane have been together for 6 years. Both are overweight. But Diane gets into the gym, changes her diet, and loses weight. Now, what do you think will happen to Ted and Diane's relationship? Does it...
Get better because Diane is healthier, happier, and confident.
Get worse because Diane decides she can do better than Ted.
Get better because Ted, inspired by Diane, loses weight too.
Get worse because Ted is a jealous prick.
According to studies, ALL of these are possibilities. The first study looked at the relationship status of people who had bariatric surgery. The conclusions:
• After losing weight, they had a slightly higher chance of separating from their partner.
• If they were single, they had a higher chance of getting married. The researchers said it was because they were more socially active after weight loss, increasing their odds of meeting someone.
But what about those higher divorce rates among the already-married folks? First, the researchers assumed the person who lost weight adopted a very different lifestyle (food, activity, daily habits etc.) than he or she had before, leading to marital stress. Second, they noted that in some cases the weight loss was empowering, helping the person to leave a bad relationship.
In a second study, the average weight loss was 60lbs. Most couples reported better communication and more good times. Many of the spouses were inspired to lose weight too when their wives or husbands did. Increased emotional and physical intimacy was reported.
But not all the couples were so lucky. Sometimes the partner who had lost weight became a nag – they annoyed their spouse to lose weight too. And sometimes the spouse who didn't lose weight became threatened and insecure. Some even tried to sabotage their newly slim partner with junk food.
It's strange that a healthy decision to lose fat can often lead to unhealthier relationships and conflict. It comes down to communication, and much depends on the health of the marriage before any fat loss occurs.[/COLOR]
[/h][COLOR=rgba(var(--i1d,38,38,38),1)]Marriage & Fat Loss, Ted and Diane have been together for 6 years. Both are overweight. But Diane gets into the gym, changes her diet, and loses weight. Now, what do you think will happen to Ted and Diane's relationship? Does it...
Get better because Diane is healthier, happier, and confident.Get worse because Diane decides she can do better than Ted.Get better because Ted, inspired by Diane, loses weight too.Get worse because Ted is a jealous prick.According to studies, ALL of these are possibilities. The first study looked at the relationship status of people who had bariatric surgery. The conclusions:
• After losing weight, they had a slightly higher chance of separating from their partner.
• If they were single, they had a higher chance of getting married. The researchers said it was because they were more socially active after weight loss, increasing their odds of meeting someone.
But what about those higher divorce rates among the already-married folks? First, the researchers assumed the person who lost weight adopted a very different lifestyle (food, activity, daily habits etc.) than he or she had before, leading to marital stress. Second, they noted that in some cases the weight loss was empowering, helping the person to leave a bad relationship.
In a second study, the average weight loss was 60lbs. Most couples reported better communication and more good times. Many of the spouses were inspired to lose weight too when their wives or husbands did. Increased emotional and physical intimacy was reported.
But not all the couples were so lucky. Sometimes the partner who had lost weight became a nag – they annoyed their spouse to lose weight too. And sometimes the spouse who didn't lose weight became threatened and insecure. Some even tried to sabotage their newly slim partner with junk food.
It's strange that a healthy decision to lose fat can often lead to unhealthier relationships and conflict. It comes down to communication, and much depends on the health of the marriage before any fat loss occurs.[/COLOR]
