2006-09-21 00:50:57 · 15 answers · asked by shywin 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
EVERYTHING is an issue in marriage. Obesity would be more of an issue, if the person becomes obese after they are married. Obesity needlessly limits possibilities. And it IS a health issue too. Obese people aren't likely to climb mountains, bicycle, or sail around the world. They wouldn't operate a dude ranch, a health club, or a Hawaiian marina. Most careers that involve much physical activity would be impossible.
2006-09-21 01:29:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the obesity negatively affects the relationship, than definitely. I am by no means a slim person, and wasn't when we met, but I know from other large friends that are exceptionally overweight (a hundered or more pounds over ideal) that there can be a lot of reprecussions. Physical intimacy is often impacted, limited or impossible. Even a basic thing like making plane reservations or buying concert tickets become complicated if the person can not fit in the seats provided. And the health problems can add a great deal of stress to an already stressful situation. Now, this is not true for all overweight partners. It is something that affects each relationship differently, but it definitely something that should be openly discussed between partners.
2006-09-21 09:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was the person obese before the marriage, if so it should not be a problem. If not it can be a problem, it usually kills the intimacy and often causes embarrassment for both partners.
2006-09-21 07:56:10 · answer #3 · answered by chios78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm well, from my own experience.in marriage sometimes other things take precedence over going to the gym. mortages, kids, bills, Iam very happily married and weigh 20lbs more than when we got married but the weight creeps on over time; so is it a issue?.it could be. Keep it in check but don't focus on it.
2006-09-21 08:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by answering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u truly love and respect the person u are married to, no, obesity would not be an issue.
2006-09-21 07:57:37 · answer #5 · answered by steff 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think sometimes. Sometimes the partner doesn't mind but the person who is obese is self concious.
2006-09-21 07:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by jan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, it can be. If you marry someone when they are thin, you might have a problem if they gain 100lbs. For men, they may lose sight of their penis. Alot of people marry when they are heavy, and then lose weight and find that unappealing also. So I guess it's a personal choice. Godloveya!
2006-09-21 07:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it can I wouldn't marry anyone really obese cause they probably wont be around long enough, it could be hard to have children and if you did they might be missing a parent and if they don't look after them self how can they look after me???
2006-09-21 07:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by mum 2 Cameron and Ewan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if it didn't START that way. my husband was over but said that he could take off 20 easy enough. Didn't happen. went wrong way. Now everything is an excuse. I've stayed slim but have to live the life of a couch potato because of what he won't do. Sex? I don't want to have sex with a walrus.
2006-09-21 08:04:56 · answer #9 · answered by Valeria 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes my exhusband was a 38' waist as years went by he was 52' waist. He couldn't get it up, he couldn't even see it. I hating thinking about being intimate. I f you are not going to take of yourself you sure can't take of me and our family
2006-09-21 08:36:38 · answer #10 · answered by Raineybaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋