I tried typing this into Google, but it returned 20 pages of "My wife gained weight and I don't love her. How can I convince her to start an eating disorder?" FFS the West.

Comrades, I wish to fuck that my gf gaining a few kilos was even in my top ten list of problems right now. I tell her that's she's fine. We're getting older, and we both put on a few kilos. I try to be supportive, and just let her feel comfortable with the new reality. It's like a major stressor for her. I guess some of her workmates and relatives have made comments. I tell her to tell those people to tell me. What kind of person comments on another person's appearance?

Just a final rant. Both me and me gf work sorta stressful office jobs, and we both end up doing a lot of overtime. Stress, anxiety, and a lack of time contribute to a less than ideal health situation. I know IRL a few venture capitalist types that spend hours in the gym everyday, but they're the worst humans imaginable. My gf comes from a working class background, and she's one of the kindest people I know. I don't mean to shame anyone that loves the gym, but spending adequate time on fitness isn't super easy in late stage capitalism.

Anyhow, if any of you comment on anyone's weight ever, I will literally claw your face.

  • Pluto [he/him, he/him]
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    2 months ago

    People gain weight when they get older eventually.

    I mean, I get it. Nobody wants to gain weight. But this is what a fucked-up body image does to people. Hell, I feel bad sometimes 'cause I essentially have a "slob-bod" and my family is always telling me to "exercise" or "lose some weight." Dammit, I want to exercise on my own initiative!

    Edit: I think it's harder on women in capitalist countries.

    • ButtBidet [he/him]
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      2 months ago

      and my family is always telling me to "exercise" or "lose some weight."

      Please tell your family that Mr. ButtBidet invites them to eat his perpetually clean ass.

      Edit: I think it's harder on women in capitalist countries.

      I feel like too much value given to women comes down to their weight. Sorry that wasn't profound.

      • Pluto [he/him, he/him]
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        2 months ago

        Yeah, it's not very profound lol, but it's still true, even after all the feminist movements we've had all the years. We need, like, a fifth-wave of feminism or whatever. Not sure which one we should be on by now. I feel like we've regressed, if anything.

        • ButtBidet [he/him]
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          2 months ago

          We need gulags for people who voice that this shit matters. Also I do thing if more people were prole, we'd all care less about bourgeois beauty standards.