Hi there, I just thought I'd ask whether anyone else has experienced anything like this...
Since I've lost weight, I've noticed that certain people amongst my colleagues and friends treat me differently. I can't put my finger on how, but I get the feeling that they're more attentive to me when I make a point, the differences are subtle - but they're definitely there.
Maybe it's because I'm more confident, and so my expectations and the way I present myself have changed, so people react to that as opposed to the fact that I'm thinner.
I'm so loathe to say that people are more respectful now, but I have to admit that a few individuals are. It makes me sad in some ways as I'm exactly the same person I always was - why do I suddenly command their attention just because I'm wearing a smaller clothes size??!!
Sorry for rambling, but I was prompted to post by the fact that I've just been invited to dinner by someone who didn't so much as acknowledge me this time last year when I was very obese... I took great delight in telling him I was too busy!
xxx
Since I've lost weight, I've noticed that certain people amongst my colleagues and friends treat me differently. I can't put my finger on how, but I get the feeling that they're more attentive to me when I make a point, the differences are subtle - but they're definitely there.
Maybe it's because I'm more confident, and so my expectations and the way I present myself have changed, so people react to that as opposed to the fact that I'm thinner.
I'm so loathe to say that people are more respectful now, but I have to admit that a few individuals are. It makes me sad in some ways as I'm exactly the same person I always was - why do I suddenly command their attention just because I'm wearing a smaller clothes size??!!
Sorry for rambling, but I was prompted to post by the fact that I've just been invited to dinner by someone who didn't so much as acknowledge me this time last year when I was very obese... I took great delight in telling him I was too busy!
xxx