What they don't know won't hurt them (and in some cases might even help!).
"We need to be gentle and kind when it comes to our spouses. If a spouse is asking if they look fat (and they don't look their best) and is about to go on a job interview, the kindest thing to do is to help them select something that is professional and flattering — it's not the time to discuss weight. Saying something like 'that outfit doesn't highlight your best features, why don't we try to find something more flattering' is a good option." —Helen Odessky, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Stop Anxiety From Stopping You
"We need to be gentle and kind when it comes to our spouses. If a spouse is asking if they look fat (and they don't look their best) and is about to go on a job interview, the kindest thing to do is to help them select something that is professional and flattering — it's not the time to discuss weight. Saying something like 'that outfit doesn't highlight your best features, why don't we try to find something more flattering' is a good option." —Helen Odessky, Ph.D., psychologist and author of Stop Anxiety From Stopping You