📝 WIBTA if I break up with my girlfriend now?

By Majestic-Owl5425 • Score: 2 • April 10, 2025 9:23 PM


Throwaway account for obvious reasons.

Look, i know i might get a lot of hate for this, but hear me out.

My girlfriend (29f) and I (31m) have been dating for a little over 2 years now. We met through a dating app so of course how she looked was kind of a big part of why i chose her.

Of course over time i appreciated more things about her. I won't deny that she's a very kind person. She's sometimes nice to the point where it's like you have to ask her to be a little selfish. She's also really smart and has been there for me in ways that no one, not even my only family has. I know all of these things are great, but i won't lie that how she looked was the biggest factor for me. She's no beauty queen, but she's very cute and adorable and had a semi petite build.

The problem i would say began sometime last year. She's been on some depression medication and got diagnosed with thyroidism and has put on weight since. I've tried to motivate her to work out, tell her that we can work out together and go on diets together, but she just said she's too tired to do so and i know that might be true too. I know some things she can't control but the thing is i would really appreciate if she could put in some effort to look good for me.

Again i know how it sounds. I want to be with her but i don't know how to do that if i'm not attracted to her or if my attraction keeps fading.

A few months back i got laid off and she was there for im not going to lie. She helped me put together a new resume, went out of her way to get me referrals through people she's knew and was just there for me 24x7 and even took care of all the financial aspects and i really appreciated all that. But at the end of the day i guess attraction is attraction.

Wouldn't it be kinder too just break up with her than to be with someone i don't find physically attractive anymore, especially when she won't put any effort to make changes.

I know she's a great person and after everything she's done for me during the time i didn't have a job is more than most people would do, it might be cruel to breakup. But i just i don't know how to be with her right now.

WIBTA or am i just overthinking this?

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