I remember that story. Your parents were an interesting mix of sensible advice and "WTCinnamonToastCrunchF?".

Regardless, you seem to have gone through life having had a series of boyfriends and girlfriends who've treated you well. Yes, there have been one or two or three turkeys, but who among us hasn't kissed a few frogs who didn't turn into princ(ess)es? And that's not dissimilar to the experience of other Women Of Size we both know.

Your dad likely doesn't think much of me as a suitable partner for you for a whole laundry list of reasons but I don't think either of us gives a rat's ass.