Why do couples gain few extra pounds in relationship? Here’s how to lose ‘happy weight’ together
Published on: Oct. 12, 2025, 7:37 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Couples often experience “relationship weight gain,” also called “happy weight,” due to shared habits, lifestyle changes, and comfort in long-term relationships. Factors include eating out, larger portions, and sedentary routines, while partners can influence each others behaviors. Experts advise mindful eating, regular physical activity, joint goal-setting, and home adjustments. With mutual support, couples can prevent or reverse weight gain, maintaining health and well-being together, even in long-term relationships.
