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If you found out your Significant other was bulimic...?

What would you do? How would you approach the subject... or would you say nothing at all? How long would you deal with knowing about it if the actions were continuing regardless of your offers/suggestions for assistance (if you offered)
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I am no expert, but although Bulimia is categorized and treated as a disease or medical condition, it seems to me that it is really more of a symptom. But a symptom of what? Often it comes from intense feelings of inferiority. Sometimes, it is an endless pursuit of perfection... I think you need to talk with your friend and find out what the motivation here is and then, if possible, try to help them deal with the root cause...
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
With patience and tolerance. And tough love.

Look at it as any other addiction/drinking/behavior. Suggest help. Offer help. Demand they get help.

Most important is to take care of yourself. A person that lives with or loves an alcoholic needs Al-Anon (or similar help). I would assume that the SO of someone that is bulimic could have the same or similar issues.
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
I would go to the grocery store less often.
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Posted Feb 5th, 2009 at 5:58PM
Well my boyfriend already told me he'd dump me if i ever became bulimic or anorexic or even weight obsessed. :-/
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