How To Deal With A Partner Who Body Shames You

Relationships

Experts weigh in.

If youre in a relationship, have there been instances where your partner has negatively commented on your weight?

Do they occasionally (or more than occasionally) insult you in regard to your size or shape?

Experts explain why body shaming comments from a partner count as emotional abuse.

Have they made jokes to you or others that are based on the appearance of your body?

All of these scenarios fall under the definition of body shaming.

While everyones experience is different,body imageis typically a very sensitive and personal topic.

So if your S.O.

Read on for intel on body shaming in a relationship and how to deal if its happening to you.

Why Does My Partner Body Shame Me?

But, as DeCaro explains, focusing on weight isnt an accurate way to gauge someones health.

If you are truly concerned for your partners health, do not focus on weight, she says.