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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Madeleine Aggeler

‘I’m sick of her talking about it’: 11 readers share how GLP-1s have affected their relationships

A photo illustration, of a prescription vial overlaying hands holding each other.
Changes can elicit mixed reactions from partners, family and friends. Composite: The Guardian/Getty Images

As GLP-1 use continues to rise in the US and the UK, people’s bodies are being reshaped – as are their relationships.

“Relationships tend to develop a sense of equilibrium and predictability over time,” says Dr Lindsey Berisha, a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked with clients using GLP-1s for over 10 years. “When one partner undergoes a significant change, it can shift that equilibrium, and even positive change can create uncertainty for both partners.”

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