My wife’s weight is affecting our love life

Q. My wife’s put on a lot of weight in the past 10 years. It is affecting our love life as I no longer find her attractive.

Fri, 12 Aug, 2016 - 01:00

Suzi Godson

Any tips that might bring back the magic?

A. The words “you” and “fat” should never be used in the same sentence when addressing any woman with whom you intend to have an ongoing relationship.

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