2. Tell him it’s because you’re so happy together
Point out the happy circumstances—you’re “putting on weight from the good life”— and let the remark go. If you tell your boyfriend it’s because you’re happy, it will be hard for him to be judgmental. “If she said, ‘It’s because when I’m with you, everything tastes great!’ then I wouldn’t mind how much weight she put on!” But watch out—if you haven’t seen your boyfriend for a while and you’ve gained weight, this one won’t fly.