Thanks for your insight Ian, it's really helpful to me. I tried talking to my Mom and my boyfriend about and they're both really supportive, but in the end I still have to deal with it in my head...and I definitely think more than I should. I do agree that guys are influenced by the media and other guys, and I think it's kind of sad/annoying. This mentality is especially prevalent at my college!!! ...frat guys, etc., just perpetuate this kind of take on physical beauty. Even if I get very thin, I know that I'll never be taken in by guys like that. I think that being slightly overweight has shown me the superficiality of the large majority of men. Like you what I've chosen to do is try to surround myself with good people. I'm not interested in the fickle jerks. Besides, if you are that influenced by society, you can't have much of a mind of your own. Hope this isn't too much of a rant...
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