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feet-scaleLast week, a reader wrote into TheFrisky about her boyfriend taking issue with her weight. Without intending to hurt her, he told her that it was a factor in his attraction to her. It got us wondering: Has your significant other ever brought up your weight? And should he be allowed to?

Fyndy says, "This is such a touchy subject ... if you know that the person is bringing it up because they are seriously concerned for your health, or you already have a health condition and you are eating very unhealthily, not if they're bringing it up because they don't like the way you look."

And we can't agree more. Weight is just one of many factors of your physical well-being, and couples should be able to discuss it with a healthy attitude. Readers also jumped in on our Facebook page with hilarious and practical words of wisdom:

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For Ariel, the bottom line is this: "I guess if my boyfriend had gained a lot of weight and I was really worried about him I would say some thing. And I think I would want him to do the same for me. But if he were to say (or imply) that he would be happier with me if I was two sizes smaller, I'd smack him & pack my bags. I don't think you should date some one who doesn't think you're beautiful the way you are, you'll always be second guessing things, you'll always be worried that he'll cheat, and you'll never feel good about yourself if you do."