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As if finding the perfect boyfriend weren't already hard enough, new research suggests that overweight women might have an even harder time of it.The study, which was conducted in New Zealand, suggests that while being overweight really has little or no bearing on a man in a relationship, overweight women have much lower-quality relationships. (And here we were all excited to find out that extra pounds could help us live longer.)
In addition to thinking whomever they're going out with is probably going to dump them, they also find their partners less desirable and don't think their boyfriends think very highly of them. Well, that's incredibly depressing.
Obviously the stigma against fat in our society extends to dating, but we have to wonder if overweight women's low self-esteem has more bearing on the quality of their relationships than their BMIs. After all, if you don't feel good about yourself, you're more likely to settle for someone who's not really that great himself.
What's more important to finding true love -- your weight, or your attitude?
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Wednesday 24 June
By tanya
I think its a bit of both, of course the general guy doesn't go out saying to his friends "lets go find some fatties." But when it comes down to it men want a women that is confident and knows she is a sexy women, not some girl who will sit around and complain about her weight.
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Thursday 25 June
By Lkorviessy
Im a larger girl..I have found happiness and a wonderful man who is in shape. He saw me for me and were living our lives and looking forward to our daughter in August. I wish every women could find that.
Wednesday 24 June
By Joe
Confidence is irrelevant. I couldn't care less if she's confident if she looks hideous naked. That's what it boils down to.
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Wednesday 24 June
By Lily
New research shows that? Wow, really? Instead of saying "As if finding the perfect boyfriend isn't hard enough, new research suggests that overweight women blah blah blah", it should have said "as if we didn't already know society doesn't favor overweight people, our article is trying to confirm it".
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Wednesday 24 June
By anona
Guys are more image focused than girls are, usually. That's probably the biggest factor.
Everyone assumes men should be like women and be happy with emotional and mental satisfaction, but guys are more into visuals.
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Wednesday 24 June
By teri grove
i feel that skinny bitch think there all that and there not im over weight and i know i cant get a nice looking guy that will not burn and candle at both end when i love someone i want them with me not out running around on me with someone else sorry but fat is where its at not skinny im 240 lbs and done lost 41 lbs and im happy you can use mine if you want
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Wednesday 24 June
By Jeremy
yeah rly, that's what black people are for
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Wednesday 24 June
By gloria
what do u mean by that derogitory comment....''that's what black people are for''.....its just as many overweight white people are as there are blacks, so that can go both ways....check your facts....
Wednesday 24 June
By maria
JOE,
What you said I believe is very ignorent. You can date a skinny girl whose a slut who all she does it sleep with guys therefore doesnt have any respect in a relationship. But those who are overweight, actually care about there spouse and will treat them better then those sluts. They, I believe, could make guys happier without the need of trying to pleasure them. They can make them happier in other ways that actually counts in a relationship.
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Thursday 25 June
By HeatherW
I think what YOU said is very ignorent. Read it back to yourself. Not all skinny girls are sluts you know. I hate to tell you but, chubby sluts do exist.
"But those who are overweight, actually care about there spouse and will treat them better then those sluts."
So, you think an overweight person will treat their spouse better than a thin person would? Fat people care about their partners, skinny people don't? I think you need your head checked.
Monday 20 July
By Beth
Give you credit for seeing a person for who they are and what they believe.
Monday 13 July
By K
wow, really? this article decides to blame women for their own low self esteem...low self esteem that stems from the exact fat shaming you sort of mentioned. you're kidding with this, right? blame the one who was bullied and not the bully, brilliant. joe up there proves the point that women have to deal with his sort of sexist, hateful crap all the time. better luck with your writing next time, emerald.
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Thursday 25 June
By Maia
This post is superficial and hilarious (the comments) wow.. way to go, society! :D
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Thursday 25 June
By laurie
ridiculous. i think trash "reporting" like this should be thrown out. i'm thin myself, but i can see how some of my over wieght friends would be more depressed after reading this kinda crap
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Thursday 25 June
By Lottie
I have mixed feelings about that article. However i agree with one poster- if you have low self esteem and do not find beauty in yourself then no matter how much you weigh then it will affect your relationships not only with men but girlfriends co workers parents everyone. You CAN be big and beautiful, If you have come to the point where you never gonna be smaller then make the most of your big body and keep it clean and dress nice and fix your hair and your nails and smile alot. You have to keep trying- you cant give up and be all sloppy and feel sorry for yourself. Make the most of what you have. Be beautiful for yourself. Then others that matter will also find you beautiful...
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Thursday 25 June
By Tira
Yeah...really...this isn't surprising. Like, really, who didn't know that heavy women have a harder time finding partners? Thank you, Captain Obvious, for this new research. The people of New Zealand will be greatly satisfied to know that their money has gone to fund a study that could have been conducted by pretty much anyone.
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Thursday 25 June
By Jaclyn
I think this article is almost exploiting overweight people in a sense. Regardless of size, everyone has trouble with relationships in some aspect. This is a close minded piece of "information" and shouldn't have even been published. I am outraged that someone wrote this and thought it was such an informative piece. Everyone has a different level of attraction...WE ARE HUMANS. Who cares what size someone is? Underweight, overweight, obese, whatever, it shouldn't matter. This is a ridiculous article, and the comments are horrendous. First of all, saying "That's what black people are for" is a derogatory remark, and has no relevance whatsoever to this write-up. Second, referring to overweight people as "they" is perplexing, and rude. It's not like leprosy people, you can't "catch fat". As far as this thing goes, anyone can establish and maintain a good relationship regardless of appearance. I don't understand why physicality is such a concern here. Inner beauty is the true principal here, and to go against that completely is distasteful and obnoxious.
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Thursday 25 June
By Panda
I'm sorry but I know plenty of big beautiful women (including myself) who are completely happy with their relationships and are very confident with themselves.
Many people have problems when it comes to the belief that the person they're with is going to dump them.
This study proves nothing.
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Thursday 25 June
By Sad but true
I desperately wish "inner beauty" was the was the standard by which relationships were started, it would make things much easier for those such as myself. Unfortunately, the reality we live in is that being slim is the most desirable and attractive state.
Only after you have caught someone's eye can you bring them close enough to show what a great guy you are. This is the step that is the stumbling block for the overweight.
Maybe someday the world will be like it is in movies, where chubby dorks end up with slim, attractive women. At least the escapism of that fantasy will keep selling tickets in the meantime.
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Thursday 25 June
By stillwell
is it harder to find love if you're fat? My answer is a big, fat, rotund, stout, ample NO.
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