I started my kids on reading Sci-fi and Fantasy! We all have read LOTR, The Hobbit, Hitchhiker's Guide (Fav of us all), Heinlein, Asimov, McCaffrey, Piers Anthony (Love his GeoSci books), and a ton of others!
I guess it depends on an individuals perception of what they are looking for in a relationship.
I expect not to have to support someone money-wise nor would I expect someone to support me. I can give someone emotional support. I don't believe material items define a relationship and think it is sad if someone expects their partner to give them money, gifts and other trinkets in order to hold their affection.
My "son" reacted quite well actually; he agreed that he needed to lose the excess weight and asked for tips and help from his family. I believe that he was concerned about his weight but did not mention it.
And although I put my "son" in quotation marks, he is my son's best friend and they grew up together and care for one another as brothers. He is pretty much my son also.
One of my "son's" is seriously overweight and just yesterday my son was telling me that he finally sat down with his "brother" and told him that his weight was becoming a concern for all of family and friends. That he had developed signs of sleep apnea and was injuring his knees and back by his extra weight, putting major strain on his hear and they (the family) were concerned that he would not live to see his three young daughters grow into adulthood.
My "son" did not complain about his weight or mention health issues but my son did. Sometimes, one does need to address an issue that is very uncomfortable for all in order to help that loved one.
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RE: Matching Couples
OH! I bet they do! They are just too shy to say so!