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Should a Spouse's Physical Appearance Matter?...Continued from page 2
Dr. David B. Hawkins
The Relationship Doctor
Dear Dr. David,
In response to your question about the appearance of our spouse. We should definitely love a spouse unconditionally, BUT there are health risks involved when individuals (men and women alike) allow their bodies get too far out of control. I don't mean only overweight. An individual can be thin and be unhealthy because of their poor diet and/or lack of exercise. An individual can also be too thin and be controlling their "too thin" body in some very unhealthy ways (anorexia or bulimia). I think it's important that we be concerned about our spouse's health, but a few extra pounds throughout our lives together should not be cause for alarm - love them "unconditionally." Weight does not determine the depth of a loving relationship!
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David Hawkins, Pd.D., has worked with couples and families to improve the quality of their lives by resolving personal issues for the last 30 years. He is the author of over 18 books, including Love Lost: Living Beyond a Broken Marriage, Saying It So He'll Listen, and When Pleasing Others Is Hurting You. His newest books are titled The Relationship Doctor's Prescription for Healing a Hurting Relationship and The Relationship Doctor's Prescription for Living Beyond Guilt. Dr. Hawkins grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest and lives with his wife on the South Puget Sound where he enjoys sailing, biking, and skiing. He has active practices in two Washington cities.
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