Do you think a relationship can work if...

I've not had much luck with this - sad to say. I've actually been on both sides.

For years I was on the lazy/tv side, while dating girls who were very active. That didn't seem to work well. Then for the past couple years, I care very much about being healthy - and it works even worse.

Everything from energy levels, to kitchen/food habits, to self confidence (hello - the big one) - it just doesn't seem to work out until I find someone who is concerned about their own health and fitness levels.

Best of luck if you're on that fence - I'm sure it can be worked out - but will take communication!

It's hard! I gave up my active lifestyle for my lazy husband. And now it seems the more I try to better myself the lazier he gets and harder he makes my life! I think he's unintentionally sabotaging me and being an *kitten*

The healthier relationships leave room for personal space and separate identities. What you fill that space and identity with is up to you. There are other things to be had in common. :-D

It didn't work for me. I am a very active and social person...even when I was 40 pounds heavier I was still very active and social...always wanting to go out and do things. My ex-boyfriend was the complete opposite. All he wanted to do was sit in front of his computer all flippin' day long. Even my friends were like....what the hell are you doing with this couch potato...LOL! I was very bored in the relationship and got out...thank goodness!

Opposites attract right! Plus I think through a relationship you sort of pick up the other habits so maybe the one that doesn't workout will learn to like some more active activities!

It's hard to say I guess. I think it all boils down to the actual level of activeness/laziness. I absolutely HATE outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, woodsy trail running, etc. Can't stand outdoor winter activities either. However, I think if you are with someone that likes this, and you do not, it's cool if they go and do their thing while you do yours. I'd have no problem if my significant other went camping for the weekend while I went golfing

I think cpl good questions to ask yourself might be: Will my significant other be resentful about my time away while involved with my activities? Will I be resentful at the slouch wasting time in front of the TV when there are so many fun & healthy activities to enjoy? What about ppl You meet at your activities that might invite You to some type of get-together? Friction there? I have been in rlshps where there were wide-polarity differences and they were not harmonious.

Sincerely,
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The healthier relationships leave room for personal space and separate identities. What you fill that space and identity with is up to you. There are other things to be had in common. :-D

I agree. While I am the overweight one in my marriage, my husband is skinny. But he is naturally skinny, and can eat what he wants. He is a construction worker, and says that is his exercise. I don't really have anyone to workout with.

He would go bikeriding with me, but I am embarrassed to say that I have no balance and never got the hang of it.

Actually it is sort of funny. For years I tried (without success) to maintain the healthy weight I was while my husband does all the cooking. I will not criticize a meal I did not make nor made an effort to influence. (Not fair) My weight went from 130 lbs. when we met to over 200 recently and I am 5'4". I had been pushing my husband to make some healthy lifestyle changes such as eating better, loosing weight, stop smoking, becoming more active, control his blood sugars etc. About a year and a half ago he suffered a massive heart attack requiring quadruple by-pass. He has now made those changes I would ask from time to time. He has lost 45 lbs, he has quite smoking, he blood sugars are more regulated, he is making healthier meals. Now he is asking me to make the same changes he has made and is continuously bugging me about my eating habits, activity levels and to lose some weight.

It can be done and a relationship worth keeping will take lots of work. Feeling free to talk to the other person about THEIR weight issues and activity levels will go a long way. Without being mean and out of concern my husband has told me my weight is inching up and I should do something about it. It may not be easy to hear and may be upsetting but I am listening to what he is saying. I am slowly making some changes and he has made comment that he has noticed my efforts even though I have not made it obvious what I am doing. Hind sight being what it is, I wish I had maintained an active lifestyle and cultivated friendships with others who had more activity in their life. Both of you need friends independent of the other to keep the relationship healthy, use those friends as a means of maintaining your health. Be more active with them, go running, meet at the gym or join a group sport. If you are happy and have your health you can make a relationship work.

Hope this helps.

My husband and I have been married for 17 years. I count calories, measure everything and watch what I eat. My husband is totally the opposite. He watch me count my calories, he observes all my measurements, he licks his lips while I eat healthy, and his eyes widens as I workout. It doesn't bother me at all. We still spend a lot of time together. Just having him in my life, makes my life enjoyable.