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Husband's Weight

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ExtraSprinkles · 10/06/2021 22:08

Nc for obvious reasons.

Inspired by an earlier post today. My DH has put on a LOT of weight recently, at least 7st and I am really struggling to accept it.

My main concern is his health. I have gently and eventually abruptly tried to discuss this with him multiple times and every time we discuss it, he will act motivated to lose it and start exercising etc but this only lasts for a week or 2 before he falls back into his old habits. He is always so lethargic and lazy and constantly puts off doing every day tasks because he struggles with energy and it is causing me so much stress. Our family time and life in general is massively affected due to his lethargy and I'm finding myself getting angry at him for ruining plans or lagging behind on the housework etc.

As a family we have always had a very healthy balanced diet so this isn't really an issue however, I've noticed he snacks on loads of junk when I'm in bed so I think he really has a problem.

I understand how shallow this next part sounds. I love him very much and would never leave him or cheat but I am no longer attracted to him. I have a very high sex drive and it's killing me that I can't bring myself to be intimate. It's fairly obvious that we both really want to have sex but I just can't do it and keep making excuses.

I just don't know what to do. I can't keep living like this. Aibu? What would you do?

OP posts:
LunaLula83 · 23/06/2021 16:46

Sack him off. He's let himself go and doesn't give a shit about you.

ExtraSprinkles · 23/06/2021 17:41

So after we had the massive talk just over a week ago, he's been to the gym once. Looks like he was full of empty promises AGAIN!

He asked me to wake him earlier in the morning as I'm a natural early riser and this would encourage him to go but I've been met with excuses every single morning. I've been cooking all meals to ensure he's not eating junk although I still suspect he eats crap when he's out the house.

I have no idea what to do from here tbh. I don't think I could tell him that I find him unattractive because I know this would crush him and he would probably never get over it but I can't keep living like this!

How can you help someone that doesn't want to be helped.

OP posts:
theleafandnotthetree · 23/06/2021 22:33

@LunaLula83

Sack him off. He's let himself go and doesn't give a shit about you.
After your latest update OP, I'm inclined to agree with @LunaLula83. I actually don't know how you've restrained yourself from serious straight-talking. He may not have 'told' you he doesn't give a shit about your perspective but his actions suggest that is the case.
EKGEMS · 23/06/2021 23:18

I think explaining you don't find extra weight attractive is necessary-it's the nuclear option and prolly the very last thing you could say before going separate ways having known you've tried everything with him

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