6 February 2012, 2:44 am
Recently we've had some problems in our relationship. I have gained a great deal of weight after having our kids. I've always felt that he was ashamed of me, and since gaining this weight, it's very apparent. He never shares photos of us or "shows me off" so to speak. He has always been very vein with no reason (he's not a looker himself). He grew up with low self-esteem. He told me he wants to be with someone who he knows others envy. I told him, other people do want me and find me attractive and it's in his head that he is having these problems. It's really putting a strain on our relationship.... I'm not sure what to do... I am working on losing the weight, but even when I was thin he acted ashamed of me. I am very attractive, so it is just strange to me that he does this. Has anyone been in my shoes? or maybe in his? I need advice. I am trying to plan a valentine's day gift, and all I can think about is that I don't want to get to into it because he may not feel the same way about me... we've been together for a very long time... I KNOW he loves me, but this is just really hurtful.... Read More »