This archive report was first published on 5 June 2020.
Published on June 5, 2020, a reader reached out to JUST BRENDA with a sensitive and personal question.
He confided that his girlfriend is overweight and that he's tried various methods to encourage her to adopt a healthier lifestyle, but to no avail.
He expressed his concerns about her health, particularly the risk of diabetes, and wondered what he could do to support her.
JUST BRENDA offered some sage advice, suggesting that the reader's approach might be part of the problem.
She pointed out that no one likes to be told they're fat or unhealthy, and that the reader's girlfriend might need to embark on her own journey to health without his input.
JUST BRENDA also cautioned the reader against dating someone with the intention of changing them, as this can be a recipe for disappointment and wasted time.
