text: why do men and women place so much importance on looks and body size? don't they know that fat people need lov   humans are visual creatures...we're naturally attracted to things we find 'pretty' or pleasing to look at...however, many people look beyond weight when considering people for friendship and love...  i know many fat people in happy relationships...every fat person i know has a number of friends....  all i can guess is that you've had a negative experience and thus are reacting as though everyone dislikes fat people...  i can tell you from experience that is not true...i've been fat, and dated, married, had friends...  fat people can get as much love as non-fat people...who you are tends to have more bearing on that, than your weight...if you like you, others will too...