Elisabeth, a 34-year-old lawyer, signed up for OkCupid in May 2014 at the encouragement of a newly-divorced friend. Not expecting much, she decided to be honest and quirky on her profile instead of the polished versions she had tried before. She openly described herself as “unapologetically fat,” sharing her dress and pants sizes (XL-2XL, 16-20) and posted pictures with her cat. Aware of the challenges of being a plus-size woman online, Elisabeth avoided photo tricks and emphasized that her profile showed her true self, ensuring potential matches knew exactly what to expect in person.
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