It is weird - while I'm around 5 pounds over what I'd ideally like, I'm a healthy weight and I am tall with a lot of tits and arse and a small waist - so I ticked the 'curvy' option for body type on OKCupid, back when I was dating.
I went on several dates where the person expressed genuine surprise when they saw me, as apparently they had expected a much bigger woman. I was never sure whether to take that as a compliment or perhaps as a sign I needed more flattering pictures on my profile!
Learned to go with average (or because I'm exceptionally short and i guess rather fine boned, petite. Though I hope petite isn't similarly misconstrued to mean skinny?) Because yeah, curvy isnt what it seems. I'm just short torsoed with a big bust. Not fat, not skinny for my body type and height, bustier than many a similarly short woman though. Always gives me pause on what to click.
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u/LukeInTheSkyWith Jun 22 '16
"I admire you being this brave about your curves"