High School Reunion Coming up...I look different...SHOULD I GO?!
Question: High School Reunion Coming up...I look different...SHOULD I GO.?
So I have a watered down version of my high school reunion - just about 15 of my friends are getting together because we are all out of our home state. It is in 2 days. Anyway - the problem is that I have gained about 75lbs since high school. Back then, I was super fit and most of the guys who will be at our little reunion either were madly in love with me - or we dated at some point. So I feel ashamed that I don't look like the same girl they used to know and love.
The second problem is - all these friends are now Married and have a kid or two...and I am not...In fact I am not even dating anyone! Which makes for yet another reason to feel weird about going. What do you think.? Should I go - even if it will only make me feel sad and lame about myself.?Health Question & Answer
The second problem is - all these friends are now Married and have a kid or two...and I am not...In fact I am not even dating anyone! Which makes for yet another reason to feel weird about going. What do you think.? Should I go - even if it will only make me feel sad and lame about myself.?Health Question & Answer
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You only have one life to live...don't let anybody hold you back from doing the things you want to do. Especially your 'weight'. If they are your friends they are not going to think any differently of you no matter how much you weigh. Even though you have gained 75 pounds I'm sure your still beautiful! And that's okay that you haven't found 'The One' yet. Who ever said there was a time limit to get married.?.? Live your life and have fun reconnecting with old friends at the reuinion! It will be worth it!
About feeling sad and lame about yourself - you may feel that way now, but I guarentee you that when you leave you will be glad you went. Nobody is going to look down on you because your a tad bigger, and havent gotten married yet! You have the past couple years to talk about, have fun :)Health Question & Answer
About feeling sad and lame about yourself - you may feel that way now, but I guarentee you that when you leave you will be glad you went. Nobody is going to look down on you because your a tad bigger, and havent gotten married yet! You have the past couple years to talk about, have fun :)Health Question & Answer
Watch Romy and Michelle, laugh then go and be yourself. If they are married then who do you need to impress. Friends don't care how you look, and we all gain weight after HS you can go then work out and show up like a superstar to the next one when they are all divorced and looking for someone else, lol. Just kidding, just be yourself and be happy you only live once and you probably look better that you view yourself.Health Question & Answer
i went to my ten year reunion in august of 2007,
like only 19% showed up, and FEW of the super popular.
who honeslty cares if you've gained weight, I'm sure some of them have too.
THere was some people at the reunion i'm sure had gained ATLEAST 75 pounds.
it's up to you, burt unlike high school. you can leave if you don't like it.Health Question & Answer
like only 19% showed up, and FEW of the super popular.
who honeslty cares if you've gained weight, I'm sure some of them have too.
THere was some people at the reunion i'm sure had gained ATLEAST 75 pounds.
it's up to you, burt unlike high school. you can leave if you don't like it.Health Question & Answer
i wouldnt go. i completely understand how you feel. i like it better when i see people i used to know from school and i look better then i used to. most people dont even recognize me anymore and i like it that way. but if these people are actually your friends and want to see you no matter what then you should goHealth Question & Answer
You should go!!! You should go and flaunt how great it is to be single and how sexy you can be even with the added weight. I'm sure everyone else is not all they were in high school either. You will regret not going
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Well, it depends. Do you feel awesome about yourself.? If so, totally go!
Being married and having kids is stressful...you can always flaunt that you're happily single, independent, and looking for someone perfect. Most likely they aren't going to care that you gained weight, particularly because most of them have done the same thing.
Things about all the things you've accomplished sinceyou graduated before deciding whether or not to go. You have the right to have a great time regardless of your weight--your friends were friends with you because of who you are...not because what you looked like. If you want, bring a guy friend with you and just say you're single and you aren't ready to settle down, but that you wanted to feel comfortable by bringing a friend. Everyone will understand and probably not think twice about it.
A silly goal of mine is to not be married before my ten-year reunion (three years off) because I want to be able to say I'm independent and stable by myself since I dated a lot in high school.
Bottom line, nobody will look like they did when they graduated and everyone is probably thinking similarly to you right now. It's a nerve-wracking thing to do!Health Question & Answer
Being married and having kids is stressful...you can always flaunt that you're happily single, independent, and looking for someone perfect. Most likely they aren't going to care that you gained weight, particularly because most of them have done the same thing.
Things about all the things you've accomplished sinceyou graduated before deciding whether or not to go. You have the right to have a great time regardless of your weight--your friends were friends with you because of who you are...not because what you looked like. If you want, bring a guy friend with you and just say you're single and you aren't ready to settle down, but that you wanted to feel comfortable by bringing a friend. Everyone will understand and probably not think twice about it.
A silly goal of mine is to not be married before my ten-year reunion (three years off) because I want to be able to say I'm independent and stable by myself since I dated a lot in high school.
Bottom line, nobody will look like they did when they graduated and everyone is probably thinking similarly to you right now. It's a nerve-wracking thing to do!Health Question & Answer