Do you not think if FA's / Feeders didn't act ashamed of liking bigger people or consider the thoughts of random-ers / family friends more important than their own preferences that maybe... JUST maybe, bigger people would be more confident.

Having to deal with general society pulling us down, marketing, advertising and popular culture dragging us down by shaming or excluding us takes it's toll... But what is worse is people who actually LIKE fat people and want relationships with us then don't support us, stick up for us, don't chat us up, hide their feelings etc... ALL of that contributes to us feeling unworthy, not wanting to be touched and hating ourselves.

So if you want fat people to be confident and happy... don't hide us away, don't hide your feelings and preferences away. Because fitting in with the norm is not going to change peoples perspectives on fat people and you will always feel ashamed. Help to create a world where being fat is accepted... Maybe then you can find more people that don't shy away when you touch the very thing that you find sexy.

Do people still get hit on in public? I thought everyone only dated online these days haha...

Seriously though to the OP... I have experienced the same thing, or had a lack of experience of this. Usually the only time it happens is when people are doing the 'pull a pig' joke or it's back handed flirtation, 'you're pretty for a big girl', which puts me off instantly.

I always felt that it was a shame thing on part of the FA. Although they like you and like big guys and gals... They don't want friends or family to know. It's easy for them to hide their preference if they are not already big themselves... and like some of the other posters have put... They can continue fitting into the norm and not be ridiculed, unlike fat people who have to deal with it on a daily basis.

I promised myself a long time ago and I think you should do something similar... I won't date anyone who is ashamed of me. Regardless of size or any other feature about myself physical or otherwise. Do not date closet FA's... It does not make for a good relationship. You wont feel fulfilled, you wont feel good enough, and it will take a toll on your self worth.

I know that seems a little negative but that's the way the c00kie crumbles!

See that's where I disagree. The message is contradictory at best. It's ok to be fat and happy... As long as your working towards losing weight and fitting in with everyone else's norms.

It's sort of taking the piss out of a movement just for kudos and to give the impression it's supporting it... but it's not. It's just clever advertising, making the fatties think you're on their side. They are literally shouting.. yeah buy OUR product, we are fat positive, and you as a consumer should support businesses that have similar values to your own... Not falling for it lol.

So as lockdown is due to ease up on the 4th July we can potentially start talking about when to get a meet on the go in Manchester.

Personally I think we should wait a bit longer... Maybe plan something for the end of August/September.

How's everyone feeling about socialising, would people still be up for this?

Any aspiring plus size models based in the UK here?

I saw on FB that Ms Curvaceous are doing their annual competition, you can register on the website here: www.mscurvaceousuk.com/model-registration

Only requirement is that you are a size 12 or above.

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Gorgeous lady! Shame though... To me it's pretending to be body positive while simultaneously promoting a low calorie ice cream product that's normally targeted as a weight loss replacement dessert.

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