May 20

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Why I am Uncomfortable Complimenting Weight Loss

Aren’t There Enough People Who Do?

Feet standing on a scale. — Photo by i yunmai on Unsplash

It feels like I’m going against social norms sometimes, to outright refuse to encourage, support, or congratulate weight loss itself. I’ve never felt comfortable with the social pressure to compliment people solely on weight loss, and I’ve only found reasons why I shouldn’t since.

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