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My husband is a good father and has a heart for God. But he weighs 100 pounds more today than when we got married 22 years ago. He's always trying a new diet or exercise program, but he never sticks with any of them. I've harbored years of frustration and disappointment for what he's done to his body, and now I feel myself pulling back from him emotionally and physically. How can I learn to accept him for whom he is today?
Weight is a heavy issue in many marriages. Sorry for the pun, but it's true. When a spouse is obese, physical and emotional complications are likely to strike the marriage. So what can you do?
If you're sincerely invested in accepting your …