10 *subtle* ways to tell her she's too fat

[Bakaferret]

*SNIP* Of course, I'm taking the female perspective, and I do understand that guys are different. *SNIP*

It's got nothing to do with being a guy, each person is different. For me its the emotions for the girl that matters, I'd rather snuggle with my gf in bed then have sex with the hottest star, because theres something between us.
And yes I am a guy, so as I said, its to do with the person not gender, I get sick of that stereotype (even tho I do agree alot of guys are like that (just after the physical), alot of girls are too, its a human thing in general)

What I meant to say is that when it comes to males, from a biological perspective, visual stimulus seems to be more dominant, while with females, it's more of a mental mindset. I did not mean that guys are only interested in looks...and I didn't mean to imply that guys just want sex. I dunno, I'm having a hard time explaining what I mean...not that guys are shallow and just want to screw the girl with the biggest chest, but that when it comes to what arouses us on a basic level, genders are different, I guess?

 

[neilsaccount]

fat chicks arent really my thing anyways, but theyre still really nice people, and this article is pretty mean and really only for snobs and bigots. Now i sound like a thirties gangster, MEEHH SEEEEEE

 

[neilsaccount]

muay thai, thats where you mostly use your elbows and knees correct? or maybe im just stupid

 

[neilsaccount]

You don't need to tell her, she knows.
She just wants you to like her anyways, at least until she can do something about it.

gotta love your name, all i have to say

 

[Plurralbles]

try to lift her and fail.

Works better if she thinks your'e strong.

 

[RicoADF]

What I meant to say is that when it comes to males, from a biological perspective, visual stimulus seems to be more dominant, while with females, it's more of a mental mindset. I did not mean that guys are only interested in looks...and I didn't mean to imply that guys just want sex. I dunno, I'm having a hard time explaining what I mean...not that guys are shallow and just want to screw the girl with the biggest chest, but that when it comes to what arouses us on a basic level, genders are different, I guess?

Yeah I think I know what you mean, and in general yes men are usually aroused more by physical stimulas, but some of us aren't that way, thats all I'm saying

 

[Shannon Baber]

Um. What.
Okay. So this may be because I am not a total fucking dickwad, but that list kind of made me want to murder some things with penises.
Seriously. I am about five seconds of unbridled douchebaggery from self-castration, here.

So what, she puts on a few pounds and you have to lie and manipulate her into maintaining a figure you like?
Yeah. Not totally fucking detestable at all.
Jesus, women are already stressing the fuck out over their body image. I don't think they need your chauvinistic ass "covertly" telling them they are whales for being anything over one hundred and thirty pounds.

Excuse me while I apply my face to everything solid in the vicinity.

Awuh that was sweet in a mad and disturbed kinda way

OT That article was awwwfuull >:C

 

[SturmDolch]

Jesus Christ, just tell her. Not in a mean way, of course, but why these mind games? Oh, yes, it's an AskMen.com article. If you had a healthy relationship, you'd have this thing called "communication" and if you think you're girlfriend is putting on weight, you probably know her long enough that communication should be established.

Of course, don't be a hypocrite either. If you think she's putting on weight, you probably are, too. So take your own damn advice.

Sorry, this article just grinds my Gears of War.

 

[Samurai Goomba]

There are only one or two of these ideas that aren't terrible. It's just encouraging passive-aggressiveness.

There are few things more frustrating than dealing with a passive-aggressive person. Family members are worse, and I imagine romantic relationships with passive-aggressive folks are even worse than that.

I say "imagine" because I've yet to be in a relationship like that, and any girl who gets passive-aggressive on me I'm breaking up with. Hinting around and building up hostility is for idiots who don't understand how to ask for something.

But hey, might as well go down the list:

10. This is mean and petty. Any chick that does this to me is getting the boot if I find out it was intentional.
9. How about signing both you AND her up for Yoga/Tai Chi/something athletic? And don't sign somebody up for something without checking with them first. Otherwise you're a presumptuous idiot.
8. Good idea. I like it. Mostly because it's not petty, insulting or manipulative.
7. Decent idea? I don't really know. If you serve somebody less than they want to eat, they can always go get more. And why would she ask YOU for more food? She can walk in the kitchen and get it. I have a similar question about why the man would always be in charge of "serving" her portions. All the women I've met in my life were quite capable of serving their own food. Even my grand and great-grandmothers. That's one of those things you might do a few times to be romantic, but (like pulling out a seat or holding a door) doing it to much (all the time) makes one seem like an enabling tool.
6. Um yeah, you should improve your own diet. Good idea. I guess nobody can be always wrong.
5. This one confuses me. Isn't there about a 50/50 chance she would assume this was just about wanting sex? Even if she gets the message, it's taking the easy way out using shame in place of communication.
4. So make her wear something too small, then belittle her current appearance all night? How about taking some MAN classes and stop being a little nancy boy about confrontation?
3. This doesn't sound so bad. I mean, her getting in shape or not is still ultimately up to her. If she really wants to look good for the date, she might lose some weight. Again, though, this is dancing around the larger issue of her health (assuming this is unhealthy weight gain).
2. This is just freaking stupid. She'll pick up on what you're doing instantly, and you'll be having the "weight gain" talk before long. Only this time from the position of a jerk who doesn't have any "honesty/respect points" working for him. Number two way my butt.
1. I dunno about this one. I mean, don't take your girl to the beach just to shame her into losing weight, but the idea of spending more time with her when she's wearing fewer clothes... That's always a hit, isn't it? You could rework a lot of these crappy ideas into great date suggestions.

 

[SimuLord]

Hmm...those are some interesting methods. Pretty easy to sum up my opinion of them, too, which is convenient.

10. You're an asshole.
9. You're pretentious.
8. You're probably more in need of weight loss, anyway.
7. You're a douche.
6. This is good advice. Why the flippin' hell is it on this insulting list?
5. That's not a way to tell her she's fat, you idiot. That's legitimate foreplay.
4. Good lord, you an idiot.
3. ...okay, so apparently this is a joke list anyway. Not especially funny, but maybe it gets a pass.
2. Go. To. Hell.
1. This is good advice. Seeing one's girlfriend in a swimsuit is always a celebratory occasion. It's just advice on an entirely different subject.

So yeah...I'm really really hoping the whole thing is a joke.

Considering Askmen's always been about doing Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla's Man Show lad-mag/beer-commercial schtick but doing it exceptionally poorly? They may not mean it as a joke but that's how it comes off in practice.

The Askmen editorial staff should leave frat-boy gags to Drew Magary at Deadspin and Bill Simmons at ESPN.

 

[Ewyx]

Meh... I'm going to say that if I don't find a woman physically attractive, I'm not going to be with her, and I'm not one of those 'meat on my womans bones type'. There. I will have to admit, there's nothing better than a woman in a good physical condition, not only from a health perspective, but also from a psychological one.

Fortunately, this list is useless to me.

 

[florence500]

If my boyfriend ever did any of that stuff I think i'd actually kill him. Very least i'd punch him in the face or kick him in the nuts.

 

[ENKC]

Is this guy serious? Those 'subtle ways' are manipulative and disrespectful in the extreme. You would also want to be damn sure that you are the best person you can be within the relation before looking down on them about their weight in such a patronising manner. That just says "I, being the superior person, have taken it upon myself to make you aware of your inferiority." Healthy relationships should be between equals.