Ask Sugar: I am Finding My Wife Less Attractive Because of Her Weight

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Dear Sugar, 

My wife and I have been married for five years, and so far, we've had a lot more positive experiences than negative. Although I love my wife, I am very concerned about where her weight is going to. We had a baby last year and she added so much weight because of the pregnancy. Ever since she's been laid back, she has become sluggish and boring. This is someone that used to be the life of the party and very sexy.

To be honest, sleeping with her has become a chore because I can't even carry her or enjoy the sex positions we used to enjoy. I'd like to have my former wife back and I don't know how to go about this. I'm scared that if we continue like this, I might eventually cheat on her. Please advice.

Keep me Anon

 

Dear Anon

Change, especially when it's unexpected can be quite stressful. There many reasons why your wife may be laid back. And in the case of your new baby, your wife may likely be going through post-partum depression, or she may be going through several changes that she cannot completely explain. As her husband, you must realise that this is the time she needs you the most.

Since you're uncomfortable with her weight, you should have a heart to heart talk with her first. Secondly, as a way of supporting her, you can enrol her and yourself to the gym and help her heal psychologically and physically. You'd find that the closer you get to her, the more attached to her you'll become. 

Wishing you all the best,

Love,

Sugar

Written by SWP editor