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Is gaining weight considered a sign of being in love in Colombia?

I know this may be a strange question (it is to me), but I'm trying to continue to learn more about the Colombian culture. My question is this -- is gaining weight considered a sign of being in love in Colombia?

I was in northern Colombia (Barranquilla & Cienaga-Magdalena) for two weeks over the Christmas holiday. I don't remember how many times different people said I looked good because it appeared I had gained some weight since my last visit. I did not actually gain any weight but had changed my eye glasses & also my hairstyle a bit.

My fiancee (nickname la flaca) started to work on gaining weight about three months before my arrival. She started by eating 6 meals a day and later on settled on eating a supplement about two hours after each meal. She gained about 6 pounds in three months. When I arrived she had a small stomach "roll of fat" that she had never had before. Everyone said she looked better than ever since she had gained some weight.

Is gaining weight considered a confirming sign of being in love with someone in Colombia? It was unusual for me to have so many people (most of whom do not know each other) say the same thing. It was almost like it was another way of saying "we see you are in love.

Am I just dreaming or is there something about gaining weight that is associated with being in love in Colombia.

TIA

Don

By DoninLasVegas on Jan 3, 2006, 22:22 in Friendly Talkzone.

tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Jan 4, 2006, 06:14:

That's it. I'm in love with Colombia. Now I know why my stomach is expanding.

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Colombiche says on Jan 4, 2006, 06:54:

If gaining weigth is a sign of love, then more than half the population of the US, Canada and the UK are hopelessly in some serious crazy love...

and they say latinos are the hopeless romantics...

No me den trago extranjero, que es caro y no sabe a bueno.... (Rafael Godoy)

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elmodefoque says on Jan 4, 2006, 07:29:

hey tomtom, you gotta hook me up with one of your girls (gina). I nailded her last night already but only in my mind, when i get htere next month i wanna do her in person.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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utopiacowboy says on Jan 4, 2006, 07:47:

No, it's a sign of stuffing your face and not getting enough exercise. I'm in love - waiter, another helping of desert!!!!!!!

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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chazzmot says on Jan 4, 2006, 07:47:

at elmo so how was your nite! gotta hear about it! she was my second choice. i had to go with viviana. just kidding! i mean wishing! but such good photos do get one to thinking!

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utopiacowboy says on Jan 4, 2006, 07:49:

I sleep with Gina every night. My Gina.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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paisa29 says on Jan 4, 2006, 07:51:

GIB, wait ...gaining weight could be a thyroid problem also

"Fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" Conrad Hilton

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elmodefoque says on Jan 4, 2006, 07:51:

with gina it only took 2 minutes, she's so damn hot and sexy. did not get a chance to do her in all positions, maybe i'll do that tonite.

I'll get there, when I get there!

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