I felt that way around the holidays. I could easily gotten away with (no one commenting) eating a lot more than I did. I had set a goal of getting up to 220 lbs., I still haven't reached it, at least at my normal weighing times (first thing in the morning). I did hit when I was really full though. Nice thread!

I think that a mutual gaining relationship could actually occur quite accidentally or more likely unintentionally.
I have been gaining the last couple of years since getting out of the military reserves. I have put on fifteen pounds. I have "outgrown" many of my trousers and I'm getting thicker in the middle, not a hugely pronounced belly, unless I deliberately stick it out. My wife is a BBW and has been for many years. She has always been annoyed for lack of a better word with her weight and being out of shape. She recently seems to becoming my encourager. Always asking if I want seconds, last night she brought home a large pizza and a desert cake from a new bakery. She hasn't mentioned at all how much weight I have put on, but I know she has to notice. I deliberately stick out my belly while showering and dressing (45 inches!) so I know she can see how big I'm getting.
So I think a mutual gaining relationship can "evolve" over time, maybe accidental maybe to strong a word, but subtly watching each other gain a bit here a bit there maybe closer to a norm than society admits.

I still do sit-ups every weekday morning. I have gained ten or so pounds, now up to 218 lbs. I really can feel the extra pounds in the way! When I'm done I sit back and immediately inhale, I can really feel the shortness of breath doing the sit-ups.

In a similar vein. I have a story posted on my DA account, titled, "Feeder/Feedee Valentines" the story is about a day long food binge for a loving feeder, by her loving feeder. It might be in my stories here as well. DA account is fanedfox@deviantart.com.

Check it out!

I posted on this thread 10 months ago, stating I had a ratio of 1.02. I'm proud to say now that I'm at 218 lbs., 5'11" with a ratio of 1.04. My BMI has increased to 31. Big belly with a fat butt.

Your point on whether to drink a whole bunch at once or spread them out by having one a night over a longer period. I would go with one a night. Consistently adding extra calories is a sure way to gain, though slowly, but with consistent results.

Peanut butter, ice cream, frozen pizza, to name but a few.

Fatcutie; Thank you!

I can relate, I have a bubble butt as well. I do enjoy have the extra padding back there to compliment my growing belly.
I wear brief style underwear, which I find more comfortable the boxer style, plus they show off a fat rear a lot better.

I agree that we are born/pre-wired for some things, say a fetish. I was fed a lot as a baby by my mom who as a new mother didn't really know any better. That could have "planted the seed" but I have always been attracted/turned on by heavier women.