Lillyraesmith49:
I’ve known I liked fat guys for a really long time but every time I get with one I always feel the need to keep it on the dl because my friends always make fun of the guy or tease me about it. For example a few years ago I was really into this bigger guy and ngl he wasnt even that big but I was so scared to bring him around my friends and parents because I was scared of how they would react and that it would hurt his feelings and stuff even tho I thought he was literally perfect. so I only hung out at his house and I kept it secret even tho I was hanging out with him nearly everyday because I loved spending time with him. not only was he insanely hot imo but when we ran into eachother at a party and my friends were with me and they asked who he was and I explained he was the guy I really liked and they all started making fun of me and him so I ended up ghosting him which I still regret to this day. Since I have a very large social circle and alot of connections and friends, its really hard to keep things quiet. I just recently started being more open with my friends about my preferences but I feel like most of them dont really care but some of them especially my conventionally attractive guy friends like to make fun of me for it. Another issue is finding a guy who’s my age, tall, and both overweight, and attractive facially. I am into fat guys, not ugly guys but finding someone who checks all of the boxes and also isn’t actively trying to lose weight is nearly impossible and whenever I do find someone and build up the courage to talk to them they think I’m pranking them or something even tho I’m not.
Imma shoot it straight with you. And I say this in peace and love.
Don't date until you get your shit together. And either set boundaries with your friends or drop the altogether. They are shitty friends and shitty people. No matter who you date, they should only be worried about two things: your happiness, and if they are treating you well.
That's it. They shouldn't care about their size, race, height, hair color, or anything else that doesn't impact the quality of the person.
Right now, you are too insecure to be a good significant other. You might be the nicest, sweetest person in the world. But until you are ready to stop treating your love interests like a dirty little secret, you aren't dateable.
Have you looked into therapy? It might help you navigate your feelings and overcome what's holding you back.