Does being overweight mean I won't find anyone?

Does being overweight mean I won't find anyone?

Dear Diana,
I am not that pretty to look at and doubtt if Iu00a0 will ever find love. Moreover, I am overweight and this hampers my image and my confidence. I have tried to lose weight but to no avail. My parents insist that they find a match for me but for me to accept that would mean getting a lesser groom. I know someone special is out there for me. I only don't know if I will ever get to him in time.

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Deepa

Dear Deepa,
Don't let anyone or anything ever lead you into believing that you are anything less than perfect. Anyone that tells you so is a liar. Being overweight is not the end of the world. There are many guys out there who prefer a fuller woman to a thinner one. Don't lose hope and believe in yourself. If there is someone, somewhere for you, he'll come to you in whatever way. Also, what's the harm in looking at the prospects your parents find for you? Just make sure they don't pull you down with their arrogance.

Isn't she too young for this?

Dear Diana,
My little girl (she's only ten) likes a kid in her class and the two spend a lot of time together. Is that okay? Also, I did notice that she has written his name in ballpoint ink on her hand. Her mom says it's a passing phase and that there's absolutelyu00a0 nothing I should worry about. How can I convince my wife that our daughter is too young for all this?

Fred

Dear Fred,
I do think you are making too much of this. I am sure this may be a passing phase. Agreed, she is too young for this sort of thing but that's only because people of our generation percieve things and situations differently. Of course, at the same time, I am sure she'll grow out of it. At best, it's probably a crush.

He wants to change

Dear Diana,
One of my students came to me with a problem and I was at my wit's end to explain to him how he should extricate himself from the situation. He's a bright kid otherwise, but has fallen into very bad company.

Whatever I have told him, has fallen onu00a0 deaf ears and he refuses to give up his friendship with them. Any suggestions?

Anisha

Dear Anisha,
A man is a product of the company he keeps and by that measure, your student doesn't seem to be very well off. Ideally, I think you should get his parents involved.

The very fact that he is aware that he has a problem shows his willingness to change. He has come to you in confidence, though and so, in this case, I think you ought to do your best to keep guiding him and if possible, interven to ensure that he doesn't stray.

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