It is a huge process! I am two years out now. Everything changed for me. However I did not trade in my partner. It was a regular conversation to focus our romance on our mutual respect and affection. Allowing the weight loss and the personal and social effects to be separate conversations. We have shared our lives for 15 years now. Yes weight is a personal issue for both of us, but it is not an excuse to be disagreeable. I have a responsibility to avoid the appearance of impropriety. I am trusted in my relationship. My partner needs to know regularly that I am here because I choose to be. I hope this helps out.