For all the single people out there

We hear time and time again that we're 'social creatures', and they'd be right, most of 'this stuff' bar "for health reasons" comes down to how others may perceive us. As long as we don't live alone, and without a mirror, image does matter to us.

It has been the exact opposite for me. I have taken a deliberate break from relationships to work on my weight loss because losing half my body weight changes things, whether we like it or not. The way I look will be different, so it may not be what the other person has signed up for. My interests and activities might change. My outlook on certain things might change...etc. I prefer not to put someone in that position if it can be avoided.

Your reason for weight loss is perfectly valid, but you might need to be careful with expectations though. It's entirely possible that your weight may have discouraged some people from taking a second look, but that might not be the only reason or the reason you have not found someone yet. A relationship sometimes comes to you unexpectedly, but it often doesn't. You have to be out there for people to see you. You need to be social. Don't limit yourself to people in your existing social circles. Look for new venues to meet people who share your interests. You will be surprised how much people's aesthetic preferences differ that you might not actually need to lose any weight (if that's the only reason you are wanting to lose).