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Should I warn my boyfriend about how different I look?

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Question - (17 January 2012) 2 Answers - (Newest, 18 January 2012)
A female Australia age 36-40, anonymous writes:

I haven't seen my boyfriend in several months. Over that time, I've been sick and have lost a lot of weight.

I have always been slender, but this is a noticeable difference from last time since my family and friends have been commenting and saying somewhat hurtful things about my lack of a 'figure'

This is has led to worry that he'll be surprised and disappointed with me now that I look different.

Do I tell him about it before he sees me, and mention my illness so that he's aware? I know appearance does matter to guys.

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A male reader, LovelessAct1 United States +, writes (18 January 2012):

It wouldn't hurt mentioning to him that you've been sick and its caused some changes to your body. Not for the sake of pleasing his curiosity, but more just in casual conversation.

I couldn't see it as being a problem and as long as you get on the right track to getting your body healthy again, there shouldn't be any concern. Good luck.

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A male reader, CaringGuy United Kingdom +, writes (17 January 2012):

If it is a noticeable difference, he might well be surprised. I can't really think of anyone I know that wouldn't be surprised if they suddenly saw that their girlfriends had lost weight. It's not so much about the 'appearance' thing - it just might be that he's shocked to see you in a different way.

It's probably worth saying something, but even if he is shocked, don't think that it's personal. You'll probably find that he's even a little worried about you.

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