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Why am I turned on by skinny people getting fatter and getting obese? I like the way their bodies get bigger, and softer. It turns me on, why?

Why am I turned on by skinny people getting fatter and getting obese? It is a question that has puzzled me for a long time. I must admit, it is not something I can answer easily. But I do have a few thoughts on the matter. First, it is important to note that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What I find attractive may not be the same as someone else. Therefore, it is entirely possible that I find the transformation of a skinny person to an obese person aesthetically pleasing. Second, I believe there is something very primal about the idea of a person becoming bigger and softer. It may be that, on some level, I am drawn to the idea of a person becoming more powerful and less vulnerable. Third, I think there is something deeply attractive about the idea of a person embracing their own body and not being ashamed of it. This idea of self-acceptance and self-love is incredibly powerful and attractive. Finally, I believe that there is something deeply arousing about the idea of a person who is willing to take risks and push their own boundaries. This idea of someone who is not afraid to explore their own body and desires is incredibly attractive. Ultimately, I cannot answer the question of why I am turned on by skinny people getting fatter and getting obese. But I can say that it is a complex issue with many layers, and that it is entirely possible that I find it attractive for a variety of reasons.