> EDIT: Wasn't trying to suggest your post was insensitive or boneheaded. Maybe it wasn't, but I think your original sentiment wasn't far off from my reaction

> EDIT: Wasn't trying to suggest your post was insensitive or boneheaded. Maybe it wasn't, but I think your original sentiment wasn't far off from my reaction to the same OP. While I haven't struggled all that much with my weight, I know people who have. One of the most important things for weight loss (and anything else for that matter, up to and including break ups, as was in the original example) is support networks. I learned that lesson rather harshly when I went through a really ugly break up earlier this year. Humans are social creatures, after all, and I can't fault you for your original response. We need others around us who are a positive influence.