Javier is struggling to come to terms with the changes in his wife Jeanne after she underwent extreme weight loss following bariatric surgery. He misses her voluptuous body and struggles to connect with her new self. Research has shown that weight loss can have a significant impact on relationships, with married couples more likely to divorce or separate after one partner undergoes a drastic physical transformation.
Both Jeanne and Javier have found the past 10 months to be the most challenging of their married life. They have begun individual and couples therapy to navigate the changes in their relationship. Javier has expressed his desire to rekindle the physical aspect of their relationship, but Jeanne is not ready and is still in the process of understanding her new body.
Jeanne describes herself as being in a state of flux, still adjusting to her new boundaries and asserting herself more confidently. She has realized that she no longer wants to engage in sexual activity out of a sense of obligation and is working towards rediscovering her own desires.
The couple is working through their challenges, seeking professional help and exploring ways to reconnect physically and emotionally. Javier is hopeful that they can overcome this obstacle in their marriage and experience intimacy again. Jeanne, on the other hand, is focused on self-discovery and setting boundaries that are true to her authentic self.
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