Plus Sized Misadventures In Love Who Tried To Kill Her

Love Is Beautiful — Until It Tries to Take You Out

Let's be honest: dating is already a full-contact sport. Now imagine doing it while carrying extra curves, an unshakable sass, and zero tolerance for BS. Pretty sure that qualifies as a survival sport of its own.

Somewhere between ancient Rome and the Instagram algorithm, we decided that love is supposed to be effortless. For plus-sized women, it has been more like a reality show with no producer credit and way too many ambush eliminations.

The Catfish Who Wanted More Than Her Photos

She matched with him on a Friday night, swiping lazily while reheating leftovers. His profile said "gym rat," "no drama," and "likes deep conversation."

Three days of texting later, he asked her to meet in person. She said yes — partly from curiosity, partly from sheer exhaustion with conversational bots pretending to breathe.

He showed up wearing a shirt that read "Love Hurts." She should have taken it as a warning label rather than a fashion choice.

By dessert, he was telling her that he only dated "real women" and she was lucky he didn't care about size. Lucky, he said, as though her worth was hanging by a thread he could cut at any moment.

She paid for her own coffee, walked to her car, and shared her location with three friends. Classic move. Never trust a man who compliments you by insulting your competition.

The One Who Tried to Order Her Body Like a Takeout Menu

Second date, slightly upscale place. He asked her to hide her appetite because his friends were coming. She stayed — which still confuses her to this day.

When the friends arrived, one of them loudly whispered, "She's bigger than her profile." She heard every word and ordered the biggest entrée on the menu.

He later texted, "Maybe just get a salad next time, babe." She blocked him before the message finished syncing. Instant karma.

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Here's a fun fact: research from eHarmony shows that people who feel physically rejected in early dating are 40% more likely to disengage entirely from the dating world. She read that study and felt personally seen.

The Boyfriend Who Weaponized the Scale

This one was smarter. He didn't say anything at first — he just started leaving diet brochures on the bathroom counter. Subtle sabotage wrapped in grocery receipts.

He bought her a gym membership for Christmas and a "bikini ready by summer" plan she never asked for. Love languages, they said. Work on yourself, they said.

The final straw arrived on Valentine's Day: a heart-shaped box of butternut squash chips with a card reading "We'll get there."

She smiled, thanked him calmly, and broke up with him while sipping a milkshake. Closure tastes like caramel.

According to a widely cited Psychology Today article, controlling eating habits is one of the top three signs of emotional manipulation in romantic relationships. Knowing the signs saves you years of guessing.

What the Misadventures Actually Taught Her

Every disaster sharpened her instincts like a blade developing a patina. She stopped chasing people who chased her scale.

She learned to spot the "well-meaning" jerks early — the ones who say "I'm just being honest" before launching a briefing on your health choices like they work at the clinic.

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She started filtering on values first: kindness, consistency, humor, and the ability to eat tacos without commenting on your plate size.

She also adopted a rule: one honest belly laugh before the third date or it's over. Research published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology confirms that couples who laugh together report 25% higher relationship satisfaction.

She stopped apologizing for being loud, lovable, and literally too much for people running on small portions of patience.

Practical Tips That Actually Work

Share your location with a trusted friend before any date — the 1970s called and they sent the bike. Modern safety is a swipe away.

Set a firm exit time and stick to it. Nobody regrets leaving early; everyone regrets the awkward third-hour breakdown at the table.

Ask open-ended questions early. If he can't talk about his own fears or dreams without pivoting to your appearance, keep walking.

Always screenshot the red flags. You'll want them when your future self asks "What did I actually see in him?"

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Trust your gut before your heart has time to write a screenplay about why "he'll change eventually."

She Came Out of It Alive and Unbothered

Today, her dating profile says: "Curvy, confident, and currently accepting applications that don't come with criticism."

She dates with her wits wide open now — not harder, just smarter. The wolves in linen shirts can no longer fool her.

And she still laughs at the squash-chip guy. Hashtag character development.

A Quick Reflection for the Rest of Us

Here's the uncomfortable truth: love tested everyone differently, but her version came with extra public scrutiny. She handled it with humor, boundaries, and a willingness to walk away cold.

In daily life, the most dangerous people rarely show up wearing the villain mask. They show up offering sweet tea and unsolicited opinions about your body.

The lesson isn't just about dating — it's about refusing to be edited into someone else's version of acceptable. Love that's real will never ask you to shrink so it fits comfortably.

Walk away from anyone who treats the mirror like their mission. Your peace, curves, laughter, and appetite are not negotiable — and they never were.