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Originally posted by Minx
*hugs and support from me!
And, I have to add that way back when (Reuban's time, I believe) the ideal image of a woman was one with some "meat" on her. Any one of our modern day ultra-thin models would have been considered a freak and unattractive. The media has altered this perception which, to my way of thinking, is a shame.
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Yes, a while back, being plump was considered a positive thing- it meant that one had enough wealth to eat well! Look to many paintings from that period (500-600 years ago) and there are many beautiful examples of this.
As recently as the 1950's, buxom was still appreciated. Witness Marilyn Monroe (a size 12) & Jane Russell, not to mention Mae West (who weighed about 200 pounds). These women were considered very desirable physically.
It _is_ really important to remember that who we are is _not_ what we look like. As Minx said, true beauty comes from within.