Yes–I get it that OKCupid is set up to attract romantic partners.
Everyone should have my kind of dilemma:
I’m resigned to the fact that I’m a tiny person. As in a woman who would be called “thin.” Only 5’0″ I fit into a size 2 Petite.
So–I removed the words “fit and active” to describe myself in my profile essay.
I don’t want to attract men who are fixated on my figure.
You can check off “prefer not to say” as an option when it asks you to click how much you weigh.
Only why be coy? I’ve decided as a rule to not lie and live in hiding.
So–I reluctantly checked off “thin.”
You should not be afraid to check off “full-figured.” Yet go right ahead and click “Prefer not to say” if you want.
IRL you won’t fool anyone about your weight. Why not own up to your beautiful body in whatever size or shape it is?
If this gorgeous earth we live on is round why can’t a female body be round?
I’m not naturally thin by the way. I got this way because I’m muscular. For over 10 years I’ve engaged in intense weight-lifting routines.
Plus I don’t eat meat. Only (mostly organic) chicken, seafood, vegetables and salads.
My father had Stage 3 colon cancer that spread to his liver. The cancer killed him.
It’s because of this that I exercise and eat well as consistently as possible.
Being “thin” is not something to covet or be proud of. Whether a woman is skinny or voluptuous no one should be commenting on her body either way.
Oh–I suppose I could’ve clicked “Prefer not to say.” Why not? Only no one should feel guilty or ashamed because of their body and how they look.
In fact you might be able to not answer this question at all and leave it blank.
The double bind is: why should there be a need on OKCupid for the website to ask this question in the first place?
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