• April 25, 2024

The obesity not only affects the health of people but also negatively influences the couple's relationship in different ways, due to the low self esteem that is experienced in this situation.

In an interview for GetQoralHealth, the psychoanalyst Adriana Romero, specialist of the Clinic of Private Assistance to Patients of the Psychoanalytic Society of Mexico (SPM) explains that in people who suffer obesity there is a distorted body image or alterations such as anxiety or depression and disorders of sexuality, which impacts on a couple relationship.

Recover your self-esteem!

"Many times, when people feel insecure, they feel sorry that the couple see them naked, so it is important to start working on that part of self-esteem so they can discover that nothing is happening," the specialist explains.

4 damages caused by obesity in your relationship

Adriana Romero details that the obesity It affects the relationship in different ways, due to the insecurity, physical condition and emotional states that are generated in the affected person.

1. Fear of abandonment . The obese couple suffers from the constant fear of abandonment by a younger or attractive person
2. Sexual problems The intimate partner relationship deteriorates due to problems with erections or sexual dysfunction
3. Emotional alterations. It is normal for those suffering from obesity to experience depression, emotion makes people sad and unwilling to enjoy time with their partner
4. Extreme jealousy . For the same insecurity, people with obesity become more demanding with the couple, in the sense that they need to constantly hear that people follow him how much they love them, give them detailed explanation of everything they do during the day.

Recover your relationship!

Adriana Romero mentions that to reduce the damages of the obesity In the couple's relationship, one must be well informed, that is, the couple must be aware of everything that implies obesity , especially the psychological alterations that originate from this condition.

In addition, there must be mutual support to have a healthier diet and exercise, as well as increase self-esteem.

It is important that people who suffer from obesity go to a psychoanalyst to learn to control anxiety, depression and all moods so that they do not impact the body and the relationship. And you, have you had a couple with obesity?

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