Nice intention, and as a private letter to her absolutely loving. But claiming that personal preferences of all other men are formed by media is way over the top. If you promote "body positivity", i.e. that a diversity of body types is desirable, accept that a diversity in what people like is also ok. Tolerance is the key! And saying that only this body type, or only men who like this body type are "real" is not tolerant at all.

I think we should stop trying to define what a "real woman" is, or what the "perfect body" is. Everyone should feel loved and recognized as well as healthy, whatever you you look like. I am a skinnier girl and in school I was called "anorexic" and teased. People would spread rumors that I was on a diet and would even ask me for weight loss tips. I will leave with a quote from our one and only Mr. Rogers.... "I like you just the way you are." R.I.P. Fred Rogers

I don't know about other countries, but the "Average American Female" is 5'6", is 16 pounds overweight (roughly 166 pounds!), in a size 12 dress (over her size 36C bra), with size eight shoes. Keep in mind, however, that those are AVERAGES, and that half of the female population is over that and half is under it. My very first job (1989-1992) was working at a Chik-Fil-A in a local mall. From the counter of the shop, I was able to see hundreds, if not thousands, of couples walking by. I cam to a very simple conclusion: No matter what you look like, there is SOMEBODY who thinks that's sexy.

This again!? It's just fine and dandy that he thinks she is beautiful, and yes, there are lots of skinny famous people, and maybe a little to much focus on looks in western society. But that slim bodies look good is not a "lie" one can "buy into". That's taking it too far.

"And Slim Girls Are Not Happy"? What a clickbait title. There is nothing in the article that states that 'slim girls' are not happy at all. And I can't imagine any reason 'slim girls' would not be happy about this.

Reading this, I wonder if he'd still love her in case she would lose weight? ;)

People "feel offended by it". You could say ANYTHING about ANYTHING these days, and SOME people will be offended by it. When a person is sharing their feelings or ideas, HOW can it be wrong?? It is their OPINION! If you dont agree with that opinion, dont read it, or MOVE ON!! EVERYONE IS ALLOWED TO VOICE AN OPINION! Im sure that the people who were, "offended by it", have said things in THEIR life that offended others! J.H.C!!!!!

body positivity - if I heard it the first time, I would think it's about people going around and trying to become better, group up and try to be healthy, exercise and promote higher and higher standards towards which we should aspire. then I start reading what this all about and it sort of saddens me. why do we have to promote mediocrity? humans didn't evolve to this day by being happy with themselves, otherwise, we would still be happy in a cave using candles by the standards that are promoted nowadays. in case there's somebody else interested in seeing the things logically, let's take a look at that girl: unless she has some medical disease that makes her put on weight, she is just plain old fat. if you're an adult, it's quite common sense that by now you know that being fat means you're leading an unhealthy lifestyle which - if you're in a family you're probably promoting it to your children and spouse. why do we have to promote weakness instead of evolution, logic, strength?

I think he's only expressing his love for his curvy wife. I don't think he was insulting any other shape or size. Why is everyone so sensitive? Let that man love his wife!!!

If women were offended by this they need to calm down and re-read the last two sentences. He is saying there is someone out there for everyone- and NEVER does he say all men are this way! Good grief people... some of you sure know how to turn a thoughtful reflection into a personal attack. He doesn't say "smaller proportioned women" are a bad choice, just not the only choice, and not his preference. We can't go around saying things like "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and then correct someone for developing that thought and sharing it. His wife is a lucky lady.

i like when men write about what they love. it's nice when they openly say they like bigger, smaller, average, tall, short women... not only what is popular nowadays. maybe he shouldn't write about "real women", but i'm sure he wanted to emphasize that curvy women are real women, because most of the worlds says they are not.

thats some damn hot curves I say :)