Husband’s Open Letter Thanking His ‘Curvy’ Wife Has Gone Viral For Its Body-Positive Message
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By Amanda Froelich Truth Theory
Plus-size models may be becoming more mainstream, but society is still a bit behind when it comes to promoting true body positivity. Now, advertisers, businesses and the mainstream media tell women (and men) they should accept themselves; at the same time, however, the same ol’ message that females need to improve upon their looks is touted. As a result, the fairer sex is more confused than ever.
A woman may ask herself, “Should I embrace who I am? Or should I lose weight to conform to soiety’s near-impossible beauty standards?” Well, according to author Robbie Tripp of San Francisco, a female should do more than love her curves — she should celebrate them.
Recently, the San Francisco-based writer penned a powerful tribute to his “curvy” wife. His primary focus was how she helped him see past what is normally considered attractive. For understandable reasons, the letter has gone viral.
Tripp wrote in an Instagram post:
“I love this woman and her curvy body. As a teenager, I was often teased by my friends for my attraction to girls on the thicker side, ones who were shorter and curvier, girls that the average (basic) bro might refer to as ‘chubby’ or even ‘fat.’
Then, as I became a man and started to educate myself on issues such as feminism and how the media marginalizes women by portraying a very narrow and very specific standard of beauty (thin, tall, lean) I realized how many men have bought into that lie.
For me, there is nothing sexier than this woman right here: thick thighs, big booty, cute little side roll, etc. Her shape and size won’t be the one featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan but it’s the one featured in my life and in my heart.
There’s nothing sexier to me than a woman who is both curvy and confident; this gorgeous girl I married fills out every inch of her jeans and is still the most beautiful one in the room.
“Guys, rethink what society has told you that you should desire. A real woman is not a porn star or a bikini mannequin or a movie character. She’s real. She has beautiful stretch marks on her hips and cute little dimples on her booty.
Girls, don’t ever fool yourself by thinking you have to fit a certain mold to be loved and appreciated. There is a guy out there who is going to celebrate you for exactly who you are, someone who will love you like I love my Sarah.”
The public’s response was so overwhelming, Tripp followed up with the following statement:
“It’s been incredible to see the reaction from my simple post celebrating my wife and her body. So much positivity and love have come from it. Seeing men from around the world tagging their girlfriend/wife and telling her how much they love her curvy body has been amazing. Thanks to each and every person who has commented and messaged us with your thoughtful words. It means the absolute world to us!”
If you agree with Tripp, please share this article to raise awareness.
Via Distractify
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