Digital dating can be a double-edged sword. While it allows for specific filtering and finding communities of like-minded individuals, it also exposes plus-size people to "fetishization" or "size-based discrimination."
Romantic storylines involving plus-size individuals often navigate several recurring themes:
Stories that focus on the protagonist's journey to loving themselves before they can accept love from another.
This report examines the portrayal and cultural dynamics of —specifically focusing on fuller figures —within the context of modern dating , romantic media, and interpersonal relationships. The Body Positivity Movement and Romantic Visibility