【英语时差8,16】恋情不应该以体重衡量

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I weigh close to 200 pounds, and am solidly built. My family is full of stocky individuals, so I don't know why I'm afraid to tell my parents about a guy I am dating while away at university.

"Roger" is extremely smart, funny, physically¹ strong, personable, works in social work and is getting a Ph.D. in education.

The problem is, he's upward of 300 pounds, and at 6 feet 4 inches, is a massive human being. He's the same size as my boss, a man my family refers to as "Jabba the Hutt."

I don't want my family to judge my significant other based on something as superficial as weight, but I know my grandmother will say something nasty about his body. I want my mother to know what's going on in my dating life. Should I state upfront that he's a large man or just not bring it up unless she asks?－Not Afraid of a Little Fat

Dear Not Afraid:

If you choose someone your parents are prejudiced against, you have to be willing to stand up to their disapproval² until they get to know him. For now, tell your parents you are dating a great guy. Later, you can e-mail them a photo of the two of you and see what happens.

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