He doesn't really have anything to deal with at the moment. Most of those compliments come out of nowhere, yes I do out myself down but I hold myself back and don't go on about it. He's just the sort of guy that always wants to let me know how much I mean to him.
I feel helpless. I really don't see myself ever being free of this.

To me, he is perfect. He is very open and talks to me about whatever he wants. He vents to me, he talks to me about his friends and family, he knows I'm here for him whenever he needs me. I do focus on him, he's my world how could I not? I know I have body image issues but I am pretty confident that I'm a great girlfriend (in the way I treat him). I never go a day without reminding him that I love him, without letting him know how special he is to me. I'd do anything for him, and he knows that. By what I said I can understand why you wouldn't get this from that, I make it seem like I'm constantly bugging him with this, but I honestly don't think he'd have a clue if I told him. Which adds to the "not being taken seriously" thought. He hasn't seen me at my worst, I won't let myself bring him into that. I just wanted to set that straight, I know you didn't mean it to sound insulting but I just don't want you to think that I'm that "selfish, self centered" girlfriend. He always comes first, no exception.
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