u/Professional-Rip329

I have the privilege of having a dump truck, most of my life. However, with this new found love, its turned into a semi truck 😄 My boyfriend and I have been indulging and I have become a little bit overweight. None of my pants fit and everything is tight. I felt a little embarrassed when he mentioned my rear end was becoming plump recently, at a family dinner.

I had a history of anorexia in my teens. However, I have felt more confident with my body since then. I perhaps felt slightly embarrassed about such a comment. We did have a few drinks and then he joked about his bathroom scale being broken due to his weight gain, so I didn't feel as caught off guard.

I typically don't focus on his or my weight and do make the effort to avoid commenting on either as it makes me uncomfortable. This time around I decided to not say anything. It wasn't my place. I enjoy him being happy. My body is my responsibility and his is his own.

I am not really sure if I should have said something to him or not.

Hello fellow redditors,

I am having an issue finding a stable career. Currently I am doing a masters (thesis) in an industry I previously worked. While I love the pursuit of knowledge, my supervisor has mentioned to me I am a poor fit. I started in Jan and have been having a hard time making any progress and chatting with him about my work without his comment in the back of my head. I want to do this Masters but feel out of place. There is the potential for me to earn a bit more after I complete it.

Previously, I worked in consulting as a technician before being laid off. I loved the variety of work, but always felt as though I belonged to the company. I barely made friends and my time was consistently not my own. I didn't feel respected. Mind you, this was a well paying role that enabled me to purchase a used car, for which I am grateful.

I am also a scuba diver (recreational) and have worked various research positions in environmental science. I have worked as a server, sandwich artist and a few other roles.

To be honest, I am not fulfilled and feel as though I should drop out of my masters entirely. I don't know really what to do.