Would you consider your spouse getting fat a good reason for divorce?

[MadImmortalMan]

http://www.xojane.com/relationships/my-husband-almost-divorced-me-because-im-fat


Cliff notes:

1: Wife was only a little overweight when they married

2: Wife and husband both work on weight loss for years

3: Wife reads on the internet that it's ok to be fat, so she decides to accept it and stop trying

4: Husband disagrees and they decide to split up

[derspiess]

In my case, no.  But depending on the situation I might not scorn another dude for doing it.

[Warspite]

Physical attraction is an important part of many relationships, so yes, I would say it is a fair reason for a divorce. It's at least a more tangible reason than simply "growing apart".

[mongers]

Physical attraction is an important part of many relationships, so yes, I would say it is a fair reason for a divorce. It's at least a more tangible reason than simply "growing apart".

If one or both are putting on weight, they could literally be "growing apart". 

[DGuller]

Physical attraction is an important part of many relationships, so yes, I would say it is a fair reason for a divorce. It's at least a more tangible reason than simply "growing apart".

If one or both are putting on weight, they could literally be "growing apart". 

[Phillip V]

Just communicate and commit to what the two of you want physically in the beginning and future.

I am generally fit, and I am generally attracted to fit women. As part of our relationship (and later marriage), we must agree to *believe* that being fit is a good thing to be. We must agree to pursue being fit for life as best we can, but we admit that we may naturally get fat due to ageing, childbirth, illness, disability, utter busyness, etc. The latter reasons are not grounds for divorce, but are instead grounds for love and support.

[Legbiter]

Because she gains a few pounds, no. Blows up to landwhale/American fat proportions....yeah kinda. It would kill the boner for sure.

[Phillip V]

Because she gains a few pounds, no. Blows up to landwhale/American fat proportions....yeah kinda. It would kill the boner for sure.

I would broach the subject of "open marriage".

[11B4V]

Would you consider your spouse getting fat a good reason for divorce?

Yes

[Iormlund]

Yes.

[Berkut]

A good reason? No.

A valid reason? Possibly.

On the other hand, my wife certainly put on some weight after a couple kids. I thought it might bother me, but it turns out it bothers her a hell of a lot more than it bothers me. I still think she is hot.

[Razgovory]

http://www.xojane.com/relationships/my-husband-almost-divorced-me-because-im-fat


Cliff notes:

1: Wife was only a little overweight when they married

2: Wife and husband both work on weight loss for years

3: Wife reads on the internet that it's ok to be fat, so she decides to accept it and stop trying

4: Husband disagrees and they decide to split up

Well he has the additional reasons that she's kinda dumb.  It's not "Okay" to be fat.  It's a serious health risk.

[sbr]

I didn't read the source but it depends on the definition of "fat".

[Phillip V]

Forgot to also mention that the guy should have known what he might get (fat wife). She had a history of being fat, and she trapped him during her "slim phase". We all know women who do this.

[Viking]

What Would Newt Do?