I've not long had a baby with my boyfriend of 1 year. He already has an 8 year old who lives with us full time. I love his 8 year old like I love my own but I'm having a really difficult time with my post-natal body. (Dreaded stretch marks everywhere!!) I hate the way I look at the minute even though I have lost most of the baby weight (partly because it was mostly baby) anyway, an ex boyfriend of mine owns a gym and I started last Saturday because he said he'd help me as I'm quite embarrassed by it. Anyway, I felt more comfortable when I was sweating with my ex than I do if I was to get naked around my partner! I don't get naked in front of him, we have had sex since having our baby but I demand the lights to be off and to be covered by the blanket no matter how hot it is. I don't have feelings for my ex, however I do still find him attractive. And he was flirting hard!! I'm 22, is there anything that could help me feel more confident around my partner or will I feel like this forever? We haven't really been getting on at the minute so I don't know if it's because I hate the way I look or if it's because we're better off separating to benefit both children. No child needs to be in an environment where their parents are arguing most of the time.