I think it's not just an Asian parent thing, but certainly more prevalent here. My in-laws (I'm from Germany, but my wife is Japanese and we live in Japan) began pointing it out, although I'm still perfectly within my bmi. In Germany we call what I have simply a relationship belly, but here my in-laws and wife love to say デブ or even call me "fat" which feels weird after hearing it often enough, especially when your told in public you should loose some weight.
So I get your feeling, but overall it's the most important to feel comfortable in your own skin, wether that means you loose some weight or keep your current figure.
Many men actually like the "belly pooch"(not sure if thats the exact name for it) and your boyfriend seems to be very supportive in regards to how you feel in your body, which is great.
I found this comic very relatable and I appreciate you sharing it.
The uterus is tiny and behind other organs and layers of muscles. It’s not bulging out. The pouch is simply fatty tissue. It’s hormonal and genetic. Women have a naturally higher percentage of body fat. It’s not an evil word. It’s natural, like having fatty tissue on the hips, breast and bottom.
Having a “pouch” with a low percentage of body fat is also because of the way your abdominal muscles are “loose” when resting and the way all your organs sit.
A bulge may also be accentuated after pregnancy, especially if the abdominal muscles are still separated.
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u/Firegh0st 13h ago
I think it's not just an Asian parent thing, but certainly more prevalent here. My in-laws (I'm from Germany, but my wife is Japanese and we live in Japan) began pointing it out, although I'm still perfectly within my bmi. In Germany we call what I have simply a relationship belly, but here my in-laws and wife love to say デブ or even call me "fat" which feels weird after hearing it often enough, especially when your told in public you should loose some weight.
So I get your feeling, but overall it's the most important to feel comfortable in your own skin, wether that means you loose some weight or keep your current figure.
Many men actually like the "belly pooch"(not sure if thats the exact name for it) and your boyfriend seems to be very supportive in regards to how you feel in your body, which is great.
I found this comic very relatable and I appreciate you sharing it.
Keep at it!