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Skinny-Shaming: 5 Things You Should Never Say to Thin Women

Being thin comes with rude comments about weight, too.

Skinny-Shaming: 5 Things You Should Never Say to Thin Women

Everyone knows that "fat-shaming" wrong, but what about "skinny-shaming?" Being naturally "skinny" is not something a person can control, so they shouldn't be hated or judged for it. No one should be made fun of for their size, whether big or small. Here is a list of things that you should never say to thin woman.

1. "Guys only like girls with curves."

This is so degrading and rude. It is making the assumption that skinny people are undesirable for their uncontrollable natural size. It's unfair to directly compare curvy girls to skinny girls, because everyone is beautiful in their own unique ways. These body image issues need to be put to rest so girls can stop comparing themselves to one another.


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2. "You should really eat a cheeseburger or something."

Seriously? Some girls struggle with eating disorders, and this subject can really hit close to home. Just like telling an overweight person to go on a diet, telling a thin person to eat is shameful. If they want to eat a cheeseburger, they'll eat it because THEY want to, not because it's what society wants.

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3. "You must not eat right."

So not true. Just because someone is naturally thin, it doesn't mean that they eat tons of junk food. We are humans, too. We eat healthily and in moderation just like everyone else.


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4. "Do you ever wish you had curves?"

All. The. Time. Everyone has body image issues, so of course we're going to wonder what it would be like to have a big butt, boobs that aren't non-existent, and voluptuous hips. But we never will, and that's okay! We should learn to be happy with how we look.


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5. "How much do you even weigh?"

We shouldn't have to discuss our weight. Period. It's rude to question someone's natural physic. Plus, weight can always be a sensitive subject to girls of all sizes. So let's just put this comment to rest.

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There are many body issues present in today's society, but woman should learn to love their natural bodies for what they are. Everyone is beautiful in their own way!

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