That sounds logical, but unfortunately, women aren't terribly logical and likely won't respond to criticism about their weight in a positive way. Men may not know when they have put on a few pounds, but I can assure you that most women do. I take meds for my MS that cause me to retain water weight and I stress every day about how I look. I am doing everything within my power to maintain a normal weight, but sometimes it doesn't even matter.

The last thing I need is someone telling me I look like I have gained weight.

Haha I think that's why women react the way they do, because it's something they already know and as I said before, are likely working to fix.

Just thought I would throw out a different perspective!