Is there any hope for our hygenically challenged, overweight friend?

I mean, he’s super dooper overweight- I’m guessing 400+ lbs. And he smells badly every time we get together. It’s not even BO, it’s like… some gross smell with an attempt to mask it with cologne.

Have you ever known someone with an absolutely shining personality who is inside a body that doesn’t fit? That’s our friend. He’s been my husband’s friend since elementary school. I love him dearly. He is always so sweet. He looks after our family like it was his own. He’s one of those people that you can see being very attractive if he lost some weight. His eyes are gorgeous and his personality is even more brilliant. He’s funny, smart, thoughtful, and personable. He’s a store manager of a popular chain and makes a decent salary.

This friend always attracts women, but they don’t commit and I’m assuming it’s because of his hygiene mostly and weight second.

We’re worried about him because he seems lonely, but also because of his health.

I guess my question is, is there something we can do to help him? He’s pretty sensitive, and I don’t want to hurt his feelings. Is it even our place to say anything to him?

Thanks for any advice.