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My husband and I are both overweight. I am 250 lbs and he is 365 lbs. We are very happy together and healthy despite our weight. However being overweight is inconvenient and can be expensive. We can only shop at specialty clothing stores and he has to buy extra wide shoes. When going to the movies, we go early to get an aisle seat. Flying on an airplane is uncomfortable and we rarely sit next to each other. Though we are happy people, life would be easier if we were smaller.

People who are overweight are often misjudged for their appearance. As I mentioned my husband is big and he also has many tattoos. He is not a violent man but his physical appearance intimidates people. Recently he has had trouble at work because he intimidates his boss who is shorter and thinner. His boss in return is more aggressive with my husband than with other employees he is not physically intimidated by.

It is not easy being big but it is important to love yourself and maintain your self-esteem no matter what.

posted 4 years, 9 months ago
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